Hartford Half Marathon
State #28 did not disappoint. The race was extremely well organized and the people were incredibly friendly!
Cedar Breaks at Night Half Marathon
From dusk until dawn, this challenging high-elevation trail run will test even the most even the most seasoned runners
Mount Everest Marathon
Welcome to the world’s highest marathon!
Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon
There is more history packed into these 13.1 miles than any race you may run in your life.
Baltimore’s 20th Running Festival – Half Marathon and 5K
A return to return in the free state after an 18-month hiatus
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Good Life Halfsy – Nebraska’s funnest half marathon
Tie up your laces for a wild race in the Cornhusker state
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Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon – Throw out all the rules!
Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k & Greubel 5k – Get your Hillbilly on!
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Mount Rushmore Half Marathon – Fulfilling my Promise to Papa
Mount Rushmore Half Marathon – An Emotional Race and Run
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We Promised, YOU Delivered!
NEW Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease…YOU made this happen!
Pikes Peak Ascent
THE Toughest 13.1 Mile Race in the World
2018 Tokyo Marathon
Running Full Circle – Sixth and Final World Major Marathon
2017 Santa Hustle
It’s not just a race. It’s a magical experience. Race #10- 10 for 10 Challenge
2017 Rock ‘Roll Savannah Half Marathon
Racing through Cobblestone Streets and Mossy-Laden Oaks Race #9- 10 for 10 Challenge
2017 Detroit Free Press International Half Marathon
The “D” + Passport / Windsor Tunnel = My Hometown Run! Race #8- 10 for 10 Challenge
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2017 Philadelphia Rock ‘N Roll Half Marathon
Ever Since Watching Rocky, I’ve Dreamed of Running the “Steps” Race #7- 10 for 10 Challenge
2017 Mad Half Marathon
The Maaaaaaad Hills of Vermont Race #6- 10 for 10 Challenge
2017 Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon
Racing + Lobsters = One Happy Runner Race #5 – 10 for 10 Challenge
2017 Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon
Run. Sip. Explore. Race #4 – 10 for 10 Challenge
2017 Berlin Marathon – Fast, Flat and 99% Humidity
If you’re a veteran marathoner looking to set a personal best — or a newbie seeking a flat, fast course for your first marathon — the Berlin Marathon could be the race for you.
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2017 Flying Pig Marathon – Yes, I spotted flying pigs!
Do Pigs Fly? Keep Your Eyes Wide Open in this Race! Race #3 of the #10for10 Challenge
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2017 OKC Memorial Marathon – A Run to Remember
22 years ago, I was flipping through channels at home and stopped when I saw news coverage of a bomb in Oklahoma City, OK
2017 Gasparilla Distance Challenge – Tampa, Florida
4 races. 4 T-shirts. 5 freaking medals. 2 days. Yes, you read that correctly.
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2016 Athens Marathon – It All Started Here
The Athens Marathon is like no other on Earth. According to legend, it covers the same ground that the Athenian messenger Philippides ran when he brought news of victory from the battlefield of Marathon 2,500 years ago to announce the Greeks’ defeat over the Persians.
The Hatfield and McCoy Marathon: No Feudin’, Just Running!
The Historic Feud: Family, Honor, Justice, Revenge and a Vicious 26.2 The Hatfields and McCoys. Mere mention of their names…
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How the Love of Music and Alzheimer’s Connected Over 130 People Together
3 total strangers found a way
Imagine losing your mom. Now imagine losing your mom and your partner’s mom in the same year due to ALZ
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R4P Runs 104 Stories at World Trade One for the First Responders of 9/11
Running UP the tallest building in the western hemisphere
Every once in a while something very important comes along which…
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The 2016 Antarctica Marathon
Running a Marathon at the End of the World
Nervous Energy. As a veteran of nine marathons, I have experienced…
Send Run4Papa to the Moon!
When you run a marathon on all 7 continents to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s and other related dementia awareness, what is the next challenge?
2015 Chicago Marathon
When you surprisingly have to run 26.2 with leg cramps at a Major Marathon
2015 Outback Marathon – Running in the Land Down Under
Red clay for days and Ayers Rock as my backdrop
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Nevis Bungy Jump – Queenstown, New Zealand
Taking a leap of faith from 440 Feet above the ground
Tough Mudder – Atlanta, Georgia
Mud, mud and more mud! I loved running the Tough Mudder race. It will also be my first and last Tough Mudder. Here is why…
Rima’s Run for Epilepsy 5K – Concord Mills, NC
Participated in the second annual Rima’s Run for Epilepsy 5K in honor of Rima and her beautiful daughter who battle this disease each and every day.
Strongsville 5K – Strongsville, OH
Easily on the best organized 5K’s I have had the pleasure of running!
2015 Hot Chocolate 15K – Dallas, Texas
Quite likely the most chocolate-y race I have eve been a part of! Between the marshmallows, chocolate candies, hot chocolate…
2015 Charleston Half Marthon
4,300 people from 49 states showed up to run in the Palmetto State! This marked R4P’s 14th state in which…
My 2014 Rio Marathon Experience
Racing in a MONSOON at the Rio Marathon
Considered to be one of the top-guns on the international calendar, the…
Run4Papa Around The Globe – Volume II
The gauntlet has been laid down! Send us your favorite running pictures in support of R4P in your favorite races.…
2014 R4P Film Shoot
Through the support of many close friends in the Queen City, R4P was able to put on this innovative and…
R4P Around the Globe
The gauntlet has been laid down! Send us your favorite running pictures in support of R4P in your favorite races.…
2014 Launch Video – Raising Dementia Awareness on a Global Stage
Fifa World Cup – Running Against Dementia Today is the big reveal for the 2014 official campaign video! Dementia is…
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Captain Louis F. Heyman M.D., U.S.N., WWII & Korean War Veteran
On behalf of the President of the United States, the U.S. Naval Services and a grateful nation we thank you…
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Turkey Bowl 7 – Bloomfield Hills, MI
Turkey Bowl 7 is far more than a legacy of football greatness on the field, but one we can be…
2014 R4P Boston Marathon Race & Teaser Videos
Returning to Boston for Redemption For the past 371 days, I have gone to bed and woken up thinking of…
What was it like to run the 2013 & 2014 Boston Marathon?
Boston Strong All Day Long I woke up every morning and went to bed every night thinking about what happened…
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2014 Time Lapse Group Shot
Dementia is a Global Epidemic/h2> < I am just an average person trying to create extraordinary things. Marketer by day,…
2014 R4P Hands Teaser
Coming soon to a social media venue near you I am just an average person trying to create extraordinary things.…
MY 2014 Boston Marathon Experience
Last year, I said “I will finish what I started” and returned to Boston with one goal: to soak up…
2014 Boston Marathon
I Will Finish What I Started I have woken up every morning and gone to bed every night thinking about…
2013 Thunder Road Marathon – Charlotte, NC
Pace setting for the first time 2013 Thunder Road Marathon Album
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Running 21.1km, eh? Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Album
MY Big 5 Marathon Video
2013 Big 5 Marathon is the wildest of them all! To read the full cover story, go to: MY Big…
Papa Funeral Service and Eulogy
Streaming Video Honoring A Living Legend To make a donation online in honor of Papa, go to: PPA Research and…
Today’s Funeral of Dr. Louis “Papa” Heyman
Watch the Funeral and Eulogies in Real Time For those of you who are unable to attend the funeral for…
R.I.P. Papa
The World Lost a Great Man Today I am saddened to share the news that my “Papa,” Dr. Louis Heyman…
Run 4 Papa Run – Charlotte
Running Against Dementia in NoDa When: Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00pm Where: NoDa Brewing Run Club in Charlotte, North Carolina…
9/11/13
Honoring the Victims of 9/11 I was a senior at the University of Michigan and awoke to Howard Stern on…
MY Big 5 Marathon Run in South Africa
The Hardest Race of my Life! Inspection Day I was nervous. And if you saw what I witnessed during our…
The Big 5 Animals of South Africa (and much much more)
Out of 1,500 pictures, these made the final cut! Big 5 Marathon Album (and much much more)
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My Big 5 Marathon Experience – Entabeni Animal Reserve, South Africa
The wildest one of them all… Big 5 race pictures
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Headed to South Africa for the Big 5 Marathon!
Looking to Conquer my 5th Marathon on my 4th Continent 2013 Goal Only five short months ago, Run4Papa had the…
Dancing for Dementia
North Shore Dance Therapy In collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association® presents Dance For Dementia Date: Sunday, June 23, 2013…
MY 2013 Boston Marathon Race Footage – SO CLOSE YET SO FAR
What was it like to run the 2013 Boston Marathon? I never imagined that I would come up .4 miles…
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Only 5 days away!
MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY! In 5 days, I will be headed to S. Africa to run the Big 5 Marathon to help…
Ride/Walk for Roy Scavenger Hunt, Fundraiser for Research for Dementia
2nd Annual Ride/Walk for Roy Bridges Scavenger Hunt Ride for Roy! Help show your support for the Bridges family as…
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30 Days Away!
Coming for you in just over a month!
Got my eye on you Big 5 Marathon!
Coming for You in a Month
Happy Mother’s Day!
To all the Mother’s across the world, Happy Mother’s Day!
Be the Leader
Lead from the Front
Happy birthday to my favorite person in the world!
Happy 88th Birthday Papa! I can’t wait to see you this weekend:-)
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Local woman still recovering in Boston Hospital
http://www.wcnc.com/home/Charlotte-woman-hurt-in-marathon-explosions-203118431.htmlBOSTON — At least two Charlotteans were among those injured in the Boston Marathon explosions Monday afternoon, according to a…
Clue #12 and Clue #13 will guide you to the promised land!
As Good As It Gets Clue #12 will give you the name of the race and Clue #13 should be…
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An act of kindness at the Boston Marathon
Looking for Inspiration? What one runner did for another in Boston Laura Wellington, a 25-year-old Cambridge claims adjuster, was one…
2013 Leatherwood Mountains Trail Run – Ferguson, NC
Exactly one week after the 2013 Boston Marathon, R4P headed out to do a 10-mile Leatherwood Mountain Trail Album
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Mother of R4P Speaks to Reporters about Boston Marathon Tragedy
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MY 2013 Boston Marathon Experience
I will never be the same again… 2013 Boston Marathon Album
Clue #11
All Roads Lead to the Animal Kingdom Clue #11 will NOT lead you to OZ, but you will see plenty…
2013 Northwestern CNADC/R4P Fundraiser & Shamrock Shuffle 8K – Chicago, IL
Never a dull moment in the Windy City! Shamrock Shuffle 8K Album
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Clue #10
Salute To Your Country Clue #10 can be painted by an artist, worn on a sport’s jersey, and raised in…
SOLD OUT!
The 2nd Annual CNADC Community Fundraiser has officially sold out. Tickets WILL NOT be available at the door. Thank you…
Triangulating the Carolinas
R4P ON THE MOVE With an extended weekend due to Good Friday, I figured why not take a road trip…
Reserve Your Space Before It’s Too Late!
Limited Tickets Available to the Second Annual Northwestern University CNADC Fundraiser The Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center (CNADC) and…
Clue #9
Use Your Head and Legs, Just Not Your Hands! Clue #9 will be far easier to guess than this year’s…
Clue #8
Sign, Sealed and Delivered Clue #8 is itching to be unwrapped. What is it? Click here to find out: GET…
Clue #8 Teaser
Clue #8 has a private escort and will arrive later this evening. Where are we going next? Find out tomorrow!…
Running the Boston Marathon for $1/Mile
Bill Rodgers, 4-Time Boston Marathon Winner, Supports Run4Papa Would you pledge $1 a mile? What about for 26.2 miles? My…
New Logo Debut
We are excited to debut our new logo! What do you think?
International Women’s Day
Today we honor our female athletes who have paved the way for women around the world. Thank you for your…
40 Days and 40 Nights
Huge Upcoming Opportunity Who WOULDN’T pay $1 to see me run a mile? What about 26.2? #R4P on the move
Clues #6 and #7: 138,336 footprints and 300 Runners Qualify
Clues #6 and #7 will give you a double dose of information! Figured it out yet? Click here to place…
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Clue #6 and #7 Teaser
2 For 1 2 clues for the price of 1! Where is our final destination? Find out tomorrow with clues…
Northwestern University and R4P to Host 2nd Annual Fundraiser Together
#1 PPA Research Facility in the World Team Up Again with R4P
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Fauja Singh, 101, finishes last race
Runner Defies The Odds Associated Press HONG KONG — The world’s oldest marathon runner ran his last race on Sunday…