Competitor bio:

Michael Gabriel stumbled into marathoning when a friend asked him to enter the New York City Marathon lottery in 2015 and he hesitantly entered. He got in, started training, and has been hooked on the sport ever since. He’s finished 38 marathons including 4 World Marathon Majors across 2 continents and 19 US states. He’s volunteered as a race pacer, often runs in elaborate costumes, and is always looking to expand his running experiences while making new friends and encouraging others to join in the sport. When he got the chance to do the World Marathon Challenge years earlier than anticipated he jumped at it immediately and can’t wait to experience the event alongside so many impressive people from around the world.