About Brooke:
The Story of RunningBrooke

Brooke Sydnor Curran is a Alexandria, VA mom and now-marathoner, who 15 years ago, ran 10 miles per week just to get out of the house. When 9/11 happened, Brooke realized the precariousness of life and decided to start her ‘bucket list’. Running a marathon seemed like a logical place to start. So mad after a sub-par first-time effort, Brooke primarily focused on speed and then made it her goal to place and/or win her Age Group in every run she raced. In time however, her spirit was left wanting more. So in May of 2009, she founded RunningBrooke and personally committed to running a marathon on each of the 7 continents, in each of the 50 states, and the 5 world marathon majors (DC too) -- a marathon a month -- to encourage others to get involved and make a difference too. She pays for 100% of her travel expenses and fees so 100% of donations funds proven Northern Virginia charities.

The RunningBrooke Community has grown and now engages and empowers citizens near and far to "lace up its shoes" for at-risk kids in Northern Virginia. We do this through business sponsorships, individual donations, and community running events. In turn, we make grants ($190,000.00 so far!) to proven local charities.

Brooke has skin in the game.

Phase 1: A marathon on each of the 7 continents, in each of the 50 states, the 5 world marathon majors -- a marathon a month, donating all proceeds -- Done in October, 2013.

Phase 2: 100 marathons and one million dollars for at-risk NoVA kids.
In the News
Honors, Awards, Accolades
 Honors
  • Board Member, Act For Alexandria, January 2012 to present
  • Board Member, AANMA (Allergy and Asthma Network, Mothers of Asthmatics), December 2011 to present
  • Board Member, Marathon Charity Cooperation, January, 2013 to present
  • Ambassador, for the City of Alexandria
  • Ambassador, Pacers Running Stores, 2007 to present
  • Ambassador, lululemon athletica, 2009
 Awards and Accolades
  • 2012 Living Legend nominee, Alexandria Living Legends
  • SuperNova, WUSA9, 2011
  • Joanne White Grassroots Volunteer Award, Volunteer Alexandria, 2011
  • RunningBrooke Proclamation of Service, Mayor William B. Euille, City of Alexandria, 2010
 Speaking Engagements
  • IMPACT 2011: Innovation + Philanthropy, September 28, 2011
  • Asthma Awareness Day, Capitol Hill, May 4, 2011
Marathons: Completed and Scheduled
Fact Sheet
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  • FOUNDER, THE RUNNINGBROOKE FUND, ALEXANDRIA, VA — MAY 2009-PRESENT
    I have paired my passions for distance running and community service, and established The RunningBrooke Fund in May of 2009. This fund provides 5 vital Alexandria, VA-based charities critical funds to serve at-risk children and families. By inspiring others (to give) with my personal commitment (running a marathon on every continent, in each of the 50 states, and the world marathon majors -- a marathon a month), training runners and hosting various fund-raising events (community theatre nights, social, and shopping events), I have raised and donated over $150,000. This money sends 4-year-olds to preschool, gives books to children who otherwise would have none, lifts homeless families to self sufficiency, provides healthful after-school snacks for students living in shelters, and gives the gift of self-esteem (while training for a 5k running event) to elementary school girls.
  • TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS SPOKESPERSON - DECEMBER 2011 - PRESENT
    Spokesperson for asthma and exercise-induced bronchospasm (“EIB”) as well as ProAir® HFA (albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol) as part of Teva’s national campaign for EIB awareness.
  • ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA BOARD -- JANUARY 2012 - PRESENT
    A community foundation that serves as a catalyst for increasing charitable investment in Alexandria, Virginia.
  • AANMA BOARD (ALLERGY&ASTHMA NETWORK, MOTHERS OF ASTHMATICS)-- DECEMBER 2011 - PRESENT
    A national nonprofit patient education and advocacy organization providing consumer-friendly information about asthma and allergies.
  • PACERS RUNNING STORES AMBASSADOR -- 2007-PRESENT Assisted in store sponsored road race events. Member of the Pacers racing team.
  • LULULEMON ALTHETICA AMBASSADOR -- 2009 - PRESENT
    Co-founded training program, test marketed clothing and product. Ambassador Summit in Vancouver, August, 2010.
  • HOMEMAKER — 1993 -PRESENT
    Raised 3 children and volunteered in 4 schools and after-school activities. Pre-school Board (2 years). Oversaw and managed an 18 month historic home renovation (National Register). Manage family finances.
  • ASST. RESTAURANT MANAGER, WESTIN HOTELS AND RESORTS; WASHINGTON, DC — 1990-1992
    Supervised a staff of 25 (wait staff, bartenders, bussers) for a full service, three-meal-a-day restaurant. Scheduled staff, ordered product, forecasted restaurant earnings.
  • EDUCATION
    James Madison University — BFA, Cum Laude, 1990
  • APPEARANCES
            • IMPACT 2011: Innovation + Philanthropy, September 28, 2011. Discussed community engagement and personal philanthropic insights to Alexandria board members, business owners, and non-profit leaders.
            • Asthma Awareness Day, Capitol Hill, May 4, 2011. Spoke to members of Congress about the importance of early detection, treatment, and management of asthma and exercise induced asthma. Shared my personal story about how I overcame asthma, enabling me to continue to run and raise money for local at-risk children and families.
  • AWARDS/ACCOLADES
            • Joanne White Grassroots Volunteer Award, Volunteer Alexandria, 2011
            • 2012 Living Legend nomination, Alexandria Living Legends
            • SuperNova, WUSA9, 2011
            • RunningBrooke Proclamation of Service, Mayor William B. Euille, City of Alexandria, 2010
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Over $190,000 donated since 2009