Competitor bio:

Julie grew up in the Chicago area and now calls St. Louis, MO home. She began running shortly after her son was born in the late 1990s, and after completing her first marathon in 1998, running became a lifelong passion. Over the years, Julie has completed 13 marathons and countless half-marathons. Now, she’s taking on her biggest challenge yet…the World Marathon Challenge! As a former oncology nurse and a healthcare professional, Julie has seen firsthand the impact of research on improving clinical outcomes. Having attended Washington University in St. Louis and Texas A&M, she deeply values the role of innovation in advancing care. That’s why she’s raising funds for breast cancer research through Susan G. Komen, with the hope of one day living in a world without breast cancer.