Dallas Marathon 2024

Written By Anthony Cirone

Running with Purpose: 46 Runners. $7,000 Raised.

Running with Purpose: 46 Runners. $7,000 Raised.

46 runners laced up to run for Metro’s Heals mission — raising over $7,000 (and counting!) to support free clinics and organizations doing critical work across North Texas, including:

  • Hope Clinic in Garland

  • Open Arms Clinic in Arlington

  • Counting Stars Ranch, supporting veterans with PTSD in East Texas

  • Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center

  • Scottish Rite for Children (through race entry fees)

Thank You to Our Sponsors who helped make this possible:

  • Metro Anesthesia (Marquee Sponsor)

  • Karen Cuskey-Hartman – Hartman Terilli Realty (Real Estate Sponsor)

  • Texas Health Surgery Center Rockwall, Texas Health Surgery Center Denton, SCA (ASC Sponsors)

🏆 Relay Champions 🏆

It was a tight race full of lead changes, but Team “Passing the Gas” won the coveted “Sleep with the Best” trophy!

Pass the Gas Team Members:

  • Dr. Akaluso

  • Dr. Jones

  • Dr. Morris

  • Dr. Herman (Denton Plastic Surgeon)

  • Julian Tuch (Denton Surgical Tech)

Our representation across every event:

  • 6 full marathon relay teams

  • 2 half marathon relay teams

  • 9 individual half marathoners

  • 4 individual full marathoners

🏃 Relay Teams 🏃

  • Team 1: Dr. Emilio Andrade, Dr. Shelby Salmon, Maxwell Salmon, Pauly Walters, PA-C, Dr. Chad Treece

  • Team 2: Dr. Devin Musick, Alex Musick, Dr. Charles Rew, Rhonda Harp, RN, Dr. Stephen Sarmiento

  • Team 3: Dr. Christopher Miller, Denise Drayton, Dr. Bruce Herman, Dr. Christian Chambers, Dr. Sahar Rosenblum

  • Team 4: Dr. Jeffrey Remster, Dr. Aimee Carr, Lynne Hernandez, Tabitha Wiese, Christine Kupe, RN

  • Team 5: Danielle Stevens, Alicia Collier, Clayton Collier, Amanda Thorton, Sarah Lane

  • Team 6: Janell Reynolds, Nathan Reynolds, Jen Lacy, Gracie Romero, and a mystery runner

🏃‍♂️Half Marathon Runners 🏃‍♂️

  • Dr. Nik Glenesk

  • Mina Glenesk

  • Dr. Jeremy Bates

  • Dr. Aaron Kruger

  • Dr. Chris Miller

  • Dr. TJ Cirone

  • Stephanie Wong (Toung)

🏃 Full Marathon Runners 🏃‍♂️

  • Dr. Chris Merchun and his brother-in-law

  • Jordan Quig

  • Juan Cuervo, CRNA

  • Dr. Ludwig Oruzco

  • Dr. Alan Hsieh and family

💙 Every Step Mattered 💙

Whether you ran 13.1 miles, 26.2 miles, a single relay leg or cheered from the sidelines — your energy, heart, and support made a difference. Thank you to everyone who made this year's marathon a success. Here's to healing, hope, and our community moving forward one step at a time.

Anthony Cirone
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