David Dzurec completes 50 marathons across all 50 states
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Track & FieldDavid Dzurec, a professor at the University of Scranton, completed his journey of running a marathon in each of the 50 states on June 20 in Anchorage, Alaska. This accomplishment is the culmination of a 30-year quest, where he was joined by family members during his final marathon, including his son David Dzurec IV and his wife Brooke. His efforts go beyond mere running, reinforcing themes of perseverance relevant to both his personal and professional life. Dzurec is now considering participating in the remaining World Majors Marathons to continue his running goals.
- •Dzurec completed his final marathon on June 20 in Alaska.
- •He ran with family, including his son and wife.
- •The journey spanned 30 years and 50 states.
- •Dzurec finished the marathon in 3 hours, 57 minutes.
- •He plans to run World Majors Marathons next.
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — U of S professor goes the distance: 50 marathons, 50 states
"Three decades, 50 states, and over 60 pairs of worn-out running shoes all came down to a cold, breezy stretch of road in Anchorage, Alaska, for University of Scranton Professor David Dzurec. It was there, on June 20, that Dzurec took the final strides of his 30-year quest to conquer a marathon in every single state. Dzurec, 49, wasn’t alone at the finish line, though. In fact, his running ...
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