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Oz Pearlman is most known as a world-class mentalist and entertainer, dazzling audiences with mind-reading feats. While his stage act is about illusions and mind-reading, his running accomplishments are very real and recognized in the endurance community.

Oz has carved out a reputation as an elite runner, with marathon credentials and ultra-endurance performances that prove his strength goes far beyond the stage.

Marathon Credentials

Oz’s personal best marathon of 2:23:52, set at the Philadelphia Marathon in 2014, is a time most competitive runners can only dream of. He’s also posted:

• 2:26:59 at the 2014 New York City Marathon

• 2:29:19 at the 2021 NYC Marathon

• 2:40:14 at the 2022 NYC Marathon

Along the way, he’s notched victories in regional races, including the New Jersey Marathon, underscoring his range and consistency.

From Marathons to Ultramarathons

Oz didn’t stop at 26.2. He’s tested his limits in some of the sport’s toughest arenas:

• 100 miles in 16:53:25 at the Keys Ultra (2021), finishing second overall.

• 100 miles in 18:25:23 at the Umstead 100-Mile Endurance Run (2025).

• 117 miles in Central Park (2022), setting the record for most loops in a single day while raising funds for Ukrainian relief.

• A nonstop run from Montauk Point Lighthouse to Times Square — over 130 miles in 24 hours.

These efforts highlight not only his physical endurance but also his ability to push through the mental barriers that define ultra running.

Mind Over Miles

As a mentalist, Oz has honed a mastery of focus, patience, and mental toughness — qualities that translate seamlessly to distance running. Whether chasing sub-2:25 marathons or grinding through 100-mile ultras, he shows that success in endurance sport comes as much from the mind as from the legs.

Running With Purpose

Many of Oz’s longest challenges have doubled as fundraising efforts, proving that his running is about more than personal achievement. His Central Park ultra raised significant support for Ukraine, reflecting how he uses his talents — both on stage and on the course — to make an impact.

Oz Pearlman is more than an entertainer. He is a reminder that resilience, consistency, and the power of the mind can take us further than we imagine — sometimes all the way from Montauk to Manhattan.