Andy Wang

Bio

# Background of Andy Wang Andy Wang is the Executive Race Director of the Fort Worth Marathon, bringing a wealth of running experience and community involvement to the role. His journey in the running world began around 2007 when he joined friends training with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, initially focusing on triathlons before transitioning more toward running. With nearly 15 years of involvement with the Fort Worth Marathon organization, Andy stepped into the race director position in 2023 after years of volunteering and supporting the event in various capacities. His dedication to the running community extends beyond this single event - he also directs the Hell's Half Acre Marathon and Half Marathon, a unique night race in Trinity Park, as well as the Pi Day 5K. Andy's personal running accomplishments are impressive. At the time of the podcast recording, he was on day 975 of a consecutive running streak, averaging an extraordinary 10 miles per day and logging over 3,650 miles annually for the past four years. He's also an accomplished marathon runner who has completed four of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors, with Tokyo and New York scheduled to complete his collection. Beyond his own running achievements, Andy is dedicated to supporting other runners as a regular pacer for approximately 15 races annually with Beast Pacing. His approach to running and race organization focuses on building community and creating positive experiences for participants of all levels. # About The Fort Worth Marathon The Fort Worth Marathon is a premier running event offering Half, Full, and 20 Mile distances! Participants enjoy numerous benefits including: - Supportive pace groups for achieving time goals - Free comprehensive training plans - Custom-designed finisher medals - Personalized race bibs - The region's best post-race celebration featuring delicious food, craft beer, live music, and prize drawings Under Andy Wang's leadership, the event has expanded to a two-day format, with 5K and 10K races added to the weekend lineup, creating more opportunities for runners of all abilities to participate in this celebrated community event.