Charity Running
Every mile, every dollar, every reason to keep going.
Why I Run
I run to honor my grandfathers. And as a practice of self-love, challenge, and celebration of life.
Paul Buford Price
P. Buford Price (1932–2021) was a physicist at UC Berkeley who served as Dean of Physical Sciences from 1992 to 2001. He co-developed the nuclear track-etch technique — a method that found applications across geology, planetary science, and high-energy astrophysics. He was among the first scientists to analyze lunar samples returned by the Apollo astronauts and later helped build cosmic-ray detectors deployed on the Russian Space Station. A founding member of the AMANDA collaboration (now IceCube), the neutrino observatory buried under the South Pole, his curiosity led him from cosmic rays to glaciology to extremophile bacteria living in Antarctic ice. Elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1975, he trained generations of students and was known for his generosity, charm, and infectious enthusiasm for discovery.
Patrick Henry James
Patrick Henry James (1940–2024) was born in Altus, Oklahoma, and built a distinguished career in finance and law. He served as a partner at Goldman Sachs, where he managed the firm's operations in Tokyo for eleven years. Beyond his professional life, he was deeply committed to the arts and healthcare — serving as Chairman of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle and on the boards of the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Chamber Music Society, and Henry Art Gallery. Married to his wife Mary Ann for 63 years, he is survived by her and their three children: Kathryn, Matthew, and Michael.
Upcoming
Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
Jump off a ferry into the frigid San Francisco Bay at 7:15 AM, swim 1.5 miles from Alcatraz, bike 18 miles through the Presidio's hills, and run 8 miles including the infamous Sand Ladder at Baker Beach. One of the world's most iconic triathlons.
Burning Man 50K Ultra
A 50K across the flat playa desert during Burning Man. The course weaves through Black Rock City, passing art installations, trampolines, champagne stations, and camps. Hosted by Pink Lightning Camp — participatory, not competitive.
By the Numbers
Races Run
San Francisco Marathon
Across the Golden Gate Bridge and back, through the Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, the Mission, and along the Embarcadero waterfront. Ranked among the most scenic marathon courses in the world.
LA Marathon
The Stadium to the Stars course — Dodger Stadium to Century City, cutting through Chinatown, Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, and Brentwood. 27,000 runners under California sun.
NYC Marathon
All five boroughs. The Verrazzano Bridge start, the wall of sound on First Avenue, the lonely Queensboro climb, and the finish through Central Park. 55,000 runners, millions of spectators.
Millbrook Marathon
A Boston-qualifying course through the rolling hills of Dutchess County. Packed dirt roads, horse farms, and stunning Hudson Valley countryside with relentless elevation changes.
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