Tony Reed

Bio

Tony Reed made history as the first Black person to complete marathons on all seven continents. Starting his running journey to manage a pre-diabetic condition diagnosed in childhood, he transformed into one of the most accomplished marathoners in the world, completing 132 marathons across the globe. A member of the elite Marathon Hat Trick club (completing 100+ marathons, running all seven continents, and all 50 states), Reed has logged over 50,000 miles since 1979, maintaining his goal of averaging 3 miles per day. His running adventures include tackling glaciers in Antarctica, racing the Great Wall Marathon in China, and finishing his continental quest in Kenya. Beyond his athletic achievements, Reed is an accomplished business executive, CPA, and author of six books. He's also an award-winning documentary filmmaker, directing "Breaking Three Hours" and "We Are Distance Runners," which highlight the untold stories of African American distance runners. His work earned recognition from Runner's World and multiple international film festivals. Currently serving on the Dallas Marathon advisory board, Reed continues to inspire the running community while preserving and sharing the history of African American distance runners through his creative works and community involvement. Notable Achievements: 132 marathons completed First Black person to run marathons on all 7 continents 50,000+ miles logged Marathon Hat Trick completion Multiple award-winning documentaries Author of six books Former Dallas Marathon board member