Calabasas Classic 10K

Sean Astin ran his hometown Calabasas Classic 10K on November 10 with a finishing time was 1:01:18.7. He's run the race several times before, most recently in 2011.

Sean Astin at the Chicago Marathon

Sean Astin ran the Chicago Marathon on Sunday October 16. his third marathon of the year, in 4:31:05 (complete results below). Before the race, he interviewed with Stef Holt of Chicago's NBC affiliate.

Sean Astin at CIBC Run for the Cure

On Sunday, October 6, Sean Astin took a break from filming "The Strain" in Toronto to run the CIBC Run for the Cure, a 5K benefiting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Here are a few photos from before the race.

Sean Astin to run Chicago Marathon October 13

Sean Astin has run four LA Marathons and one San Francisco Marathon. On Sunday October 13, he will add Chicago to the list of cities that he has run 26.2 miles in.

Sean was interviewed via Skype on Chicago's WCIU-TV today. He talks not only about running, but his Vox Populi Kickstarter campaign as well.



He was also interviewed by the Chicago Sun Times:

Sean Astin of ‘Rudy,’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ fame ready for Chicago Marathon
By Mitch Dudek

People tend to recognize actor Sean Astin (think “Goonies,” “Rudy” or “Lord of the Rings”) in starting corals before marathons.

Sean Astin runs the EAS Distance Classic

Not content with just signing autographs, doing photo ops and having a Q&A session with fans during his 30-hour stay in Columbus OH, Sean also signed up for a 10-mile race on Sunday morning. The EAS Distance Classic includes a longer 20-mile race for the ultra-athlete as well as a 5K for the casual Sunday runner. Sean has set his sights on the Chicago Marathon on October 13.

(A more personalized account and additional photos are on the run3rd blog.)

Before the race, Sean posed with some fans who were quite thrilled to see him at their small race.

More Sean Astin at Indy Double Road Race

Here are some more photos and a video of Sean Astin at the Indianapolis Double Road Race on August 11. After running for 10K, there was an intermission followed by a 5K. These photos are from the 5K.

Sean approaches the 5K finish line.

Sean Astin at Double Road Race in Indianapolis

Sean Astin ran the Double Road Race in Indianapolis IN on Sunday August 11. The race consists of a 10K, an intermission and then a 5K. His  official time for the 10K was 56:24.4, 9:05 pace; and for the 5K was 26:10.1, 8:26 pace. His total for 15K was 1:22:34.

Sean Astin runs Marissa's Run 5K

On Friday, August 2, Sean Astin ran the Marissa's Run 5K in Hartland, WI in memory of Marissa Lieblang who lost her life to a brain tumor before her 6th birthday, and in support of the Racers Against Childhood Cancer.

Sean with Fireman Rob and family

Sean with Marissa's mom (front) and members of the RACC

Official race photos of Sean Astin at San Francisco Marathon

Here are some high resolution official race photographs from the San Francisco Marathon on Father's Day, Sunday, June 16, 2013. Sean wrote "#Run3rd" on both legs, and the names of his wife Christine and daughters Ali, Elizabeth and Bella on his left arm. :-)

These photos are courtesy of Lupe Steele and may not be reproduced without express written permission.

Sean uses the power of Run3rd to get ready for race!

#Run3rd Team Captains Amanda Jackson, Lupe Steele, Sean Astin and Heather Stewart

More Tokyo Tell 10K photos

Here are some photos by Jon Reimer from the Tell 10K Runathon in Tokyo on May 4, 2013. Sean ran the race while in Japan for the Hollywood Collectors Convention.

Sean Astin Gets Colorful!

Sean Astin ran the Color Me Rad 5K in Birmingham AL, where he is currently filming the family comedy "Mom's Night Out." For those not familiar with color runs, participants get doused with dyed cornstarch. Why? Beats me, but it's fun! Plus lots of photos ensued!

A proud and colorful Sean following the race!

Sean at the pre-race expo the day before.

Sean Astin to start and run Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon

Not only will Sean Astin run in the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon in Fredericksburg, VA, on Sunday, May 19, he will serve as the official starter and fire the starter's pistol!

Be there when the town crier calls for the starting musket to fire and run the streets where the nation's first president lived as a boy and the North and South came face to face in battle. 

The Historic Half takes runners on 13.1 mile journey from the retail hub of Central Park through the historic downtown streets, up the now famous hospital hill to awaiting Marines at the Historic Half finish line. Perfectly situated in the timeless city of Fredericksburg halfway between the capital of the Commonwealth in Richmond and the nation's capital, Historic Half Weekend features the Healthy Lifestyle Expo, the Semper Fred 5K and, starting in 2013, the Marine Corps Historic 10K. 

Official press release.

Sean Astin runs 10K in Tokyo

Pinning on his race bib.

Sean Astin ran the 14th Annual TELL Charity Walk and Runathon on Saturday May 4, 2013. TELL is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing support and counseling services to Japan's international community.

The 10K race, which circled the Imperial Palace, gave Sean his first opportunity to officially compete in another country. His finishing time was 53:54, for an 8:40 minutes/mile pace.

Sean had originally hoped to run a nearby half marathon, and turned to his Twitter followers to seek help in registering. Unfortunately, online registration had closed and no one answered the phone number (it was Friday evening by then). Fortunately, fans found another race for him with same day registration available. Turned out to be the perfect way to spend a beautiful Saturday morning in Tokyo!

Unless otherwise noted, photos are by Sean or Mitsuaki Munegumi @sovjapan.

Sean Astin at the Vancouver Sun Run 10K

While in town for the Fan Expo Vancouver, Sean took the time to participate in the Vancouver Sun Run 10K.

Click here for a video from British Columbia CTV News.

Sean chatted with Christy Clark, the Premier of British Columbia and an avowed Lord of the Rings fan.

Sean Astin: Read This Essay & Understand My Heart

Posted by Sean Astin on his Facebook page.

I'm heading up to Canada today to participate in the Vancouver Sun Run. Tiffany Crawford a reporter from the Vancouver Sun tells me that over 50,000 people will show up. This'll be the largest group of people I have ever run with by nearly double.

It is a strange and surreal time to be alive. Since the second world war, television has brought people close together in times of joy and tragedy. As a boy I remember moments like the space shuttle Challenger disaster and the assassination attempt of Ronald Reagan and the death of Elvis... I remember the 1984 Olympics, the television show Roots, the birth of MTV. These shared experiences made me feel totally connected to the world. Each Community National Television "event" left me feeling closer to everyone, entitled to stand taller as an informed citizen and thoughtful human being. As an actor, "emotions" are tools of my trade. I come from a family of talkers and feelers. We SHARE. We don't seem to know any other way to resolve conflict until everyone has taken a heartfelt journey through the range of emotions that we all are feeling, arriving on the other side of a family gathering, relieved, exhausted, satisfied. When I was a kid, we didn't merely listen to stories, we joined them. For us, being an audience member carried immense responsibility. It is a selfish way to be, but somehow any other way of being feels lazy or ungrateful.

Now, what insanity befalls people like me when we have instant shared access to the world. Now, every breath from every person in the world is shared. National & International events are not meant to be experienced and internalized as a moment to be related to one another as we walk through life. Now, we can affect everything! Walking on the moon isn't a performance to be marveled at, it's an opportunity to tweet with the astronauts.

Interactivity.

Sean at last year's Miles for Melanoma 5K

Here is some recently posted video from the Miles for Melanoma 5K held at Universal Studios, Los Angeles, on May 6, 2012. Sean can be seen running at 1:14, and handing out awards with fellow Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Jason Biggs ("Leo") at 1:37.

You can read Sean's report of the race on the Run3rd blog.

Sean Astin runs 2013 LA Marathon

Sean ran his 4th LA Marathon on March 17, 2013, finishing with a time of 4:42:31.  Here are many photos from the day.

Sean with Betty Wong and Robert Hitchcock

 Sean's St. Patrick's Day and #run3rd themed race gear:

Sean Astin interviewed following Princess Half

Sean Astin is interviewed by Fitzness.com after completing the Disney Princess Half Marathon on February 24, 2013.

Sean Astin at Disney Princess Half Marathon 3/3

On Sunday, February 24, Sean ran the Disney Princess Half Marathon. His finishing time was 2:20:25, about 6 minutes faster than his time for the Tinker Bell the month before. Here are some pics and videos from the day!

Part 1 | Part 2

Sean and fellow runner Jeff Galloway, photo by Mariah B. Spengler

Sean really wants his photo taken! This one was posted by @bhamblondd.

Sean Astin at Disney Princess Half Marathon 2/3

For fans who weren't able to get into the Friday morning meet-up, Sean hung out at the Expo both Friday and Saturday morning. He also ran the Royal Family 5K on Saturday.  Part 1 | Part 3

Sean with Miss Chiquita Banana @Chiquita