#596 Running a Marathon in Every U.S. State - Featuring Mark Ivie

Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life · Jun 4, 2026 · 25m

Mark Ivie grew up as one of 11 children, loving any sport with a ball and a group, but especially basketball, volleyball, and baseball. He loved to play church ball and Little League. Though small in stature, now at 5’6”, he built his athleticism through relentless practice. Later in life, after realizing he could barely run around the block on a work trip, he set a goal to complete a half marathon. That single goal sparked a passion for distance running that would ultimately lead him to complete marathons in all 50 states, finishing his milestone race in Maui in 2017 surrounded by his…