IMPACT STORIES

The community of athletes, charities, and humans that makes up The McCourt Foundation and Los Angeles Marathon is nothing short of inspiring and moving. Everyone that registers and crosses the finish line has a story to tell and we want to share those stories with you. Read down to learn about our athletes, ambassadors, Team TMF participants, and everyday heroes that you'll meet when participating in a McCourt Foundation event. To share your story, click here.

Stories

Meet Shamar: Team TMF Participant and LA Marathon Ambassador

Growing up, Shamar never considered himself to be a runner. Although he was an active basketball athlete, running never came easy to him. In 2004, Shamar was inspired to run a marathon in honor of...

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Meet Jeremy: Crossed off a bucket list race in honor of his Grandfather

Jeremy learned about The McCourt Foundation and Team TMF while looking at the registration options for the 2021 LA Marathon. "I am extremely excited to use my passion for running as an opportunity to raise...

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Meet Carrie: Carrie ran the LA Marathon for her Mom

“I had a friend who was running the LA marathon for the 2nd time and trying to get under 4 hours. I decided to run with her to help her achieve her goal. When I went...

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