A Simple Goal

Run a thousand miles in 2026.

No matter the cost. No matter the weather. Through injuries and illness.

Unless you lose interest, in which case, totally fair.

Meet the Thousandaires

  • Ish is coming out of your neck, bro

    Blair

    Wingate, NC

    Favorite Place to Run
    Beach towns — lack of elevation!

    Favorite Running Song
    Don’t have just one. Usually 90s and early 2000s, faster beats when I need to pick it up a little.

    What are you running from?
    I run for the clarity and quiet. I’m usually out getting my miles in between 4-6am due to work schedule, and I love seeing places when they are their most still.

    Milestone: TBD

  • Pinos loquentes semper habemus

    Dave

    Lexington, VA

    Favorite Place to Run
    Chessie Trail in Lexington

    Favorite Running Song
    “Faded” by Kim Petras ft. Lil Aaron
    You don’t pick your favorite; it picks you.

    What are you running from?
    Eating healthy

    Milestone: 500
    When a Thousandaire reaches 500 miles, Dave will issue a press release to that person’s hometown newspaper.

  • Yuck. Don't eat that.

    Jacob

    Atlanta, GA

    Favorite Place to Run:
    Arrowpoint Road near Woodberry Forest School

    Favorite Running Song:
    "Demons" by Imagine Dragons
    It was being sung, badly, by a band on the side of the road late in the Virginia Beach Half Marathon where I set my lifetime PR.

    What are you running from?
    Old age and/or having to develop a gym routine

    Milestone: 250
    Jacob will organize a group swap of running gear (t-shirts, hats, medals, etc.). Sort of a white elephant.

  • Karla

    Lexington, VA

    Favorite Place to Run
    Brushy Hills trails in Lex

    Favorite Running Song
    “Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swift or
    “Don't Stop Believin'“ by Journey

    What are you running from?
    Life's worries and bad health

    Milestone: 333
    Karla will make a charitable donation in each Thousandaire’s name.

  • Famous in Croatia

    Keri

    Luxembourg / Atlanta, GA

    Favorite Place to Run
    Walker Bay cliff path in Hermanus, South Africa

    Favorite Running Song
    Taylor Swift especially 1989 and Midnights

    What are you running from?
    My 40th birthday

    Milestone: 333 and 1/3
    Keri will send each Thousandaire a postcard with a drawing of a landmark in Luxembourg City and a fun fact about Luxembourg to congratulate them for completing 1/3 of 1000 miles.

  • City of Brotherly Runs

    Kristy

    Lexington, VA

    Favorite Place to Run
    The hilly country roads of Rockbridge County

    Favorite Running Song
    “…Ready For It?” by Taylor Swift,
    “Empire State of Mind” by JayZ and Alicia Keys, “Teach Me How to Dougie” by Cali Swag District

    What are you running from?
    From anxiety and panic attacks. Running has been my best therapy. I am also running from weakness and fear. Running continues to remind me that I have an incredible amount of grit and endurance.

    Milestone: My first marathon in April!

  • Boop

    Kristyn

    Charlottesville, VA

    Favorite Place to Run
    Around "Grounds" as they call it here

    Favorite Running Song
    “Feels Great” by Cheat Codes ft. Fetty Wap
    I only run to EDM; don't judge me.

    What are you running from?
    Doom scrolling on the couch after work!

    Milestone: 800
    TOP SECRET

  • Shark!

    Matthew

    Woodberry Forest, VA

    Favorite Place to Run
    Along the Thames in Oxfordshire

    Favorite Running Song
    “Whatever it Takes” by Imagine Dragons

    What are you running from?
    Old age

    Milestone: 628 (200π)

  • Grainy like his soul

    Tyler

    Atlanta, GA

    Favorite Place to Run
    Chastain Park in Atlanta

    Favorite Running Song
    “Race for the Prize” by The Flaming Lips

    What are you running from?
    Middle age, cookies, anxiety, comfort, double IPAs, the news; oh, and sometimes my family

    Milestone: 750
    When a Thousandaire reaches 750 miles, Tyler will create and share a podcast about the runner documenting their successes, entirely fictionalized from limited information.