Philip Blong

Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Races Completed: 19 marathons

On why he has continued his streak: "Why is a dude from ALBUQUERQUE streaking the Georgia/Atlanta Marathon all these years, you might be asking?!

I'm from Panama City, Florida originally, and have traveled quite a lot while active duty military, but my brother Nate has studied, worked and lived in Atlanta for almost 25 years. So this race became our annual family reunion tradition; my parents driving up and me flying in.

I've been extraordinarily lucky to finish the full every year, representing several charities and veterans, running for my father following brain cancer, and rocking multiple tutus over the years :)"