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Louisiana Marathon runner has run nearly 700 marathons, many while battling cancer

Por: The Advocate Sports January 12, 2024

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Setting and meeting goals is a driving force for Tom Perri, a Minnesota native who will run as a pacer in the 13th annual Louisiana Marathon staged this weekend in downtown Baton Rouge.Perri, 62, has been running races for the past 47 years, and is nearing a career mark of 700 marathons. He has completed a United States marathon circuit — one completed marathon in each state — seven times, and was working on a sub-four hour circuit in 2018... + full article



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