Celebrity Marathon Runners

Today marks the 42nd annual New York City Marathon, one of the world's most prestigious running events. Over the years, we've noticed various celebs participating in this race, and this year is no different: Pamela Anderson, Bill Rancic, and Christy Turlington are just a few notable figures participating. To get us fired up for the race, here's a little tribute to some of our favorite marathon-running celebs. You might just be surprised at which celebs have taken on the daunting distance.

— Additional reporting by Michele Foley