Running for a Cause
After stepping away from Spartan races and structured fitness during the pandemic, Todd and Melinda Wolfe decided to begin again. What started with a 2022 half marathon in Las Vegas became a journey across some of the world’s greatest races—and an opportunity to turn every mile into meaningful support for others.
Impact
Since returning to racing in 2022, Todd and Melinda have raised more than $25,000 for charitable organizations, with much of that support benefiting children and families facing difficult circumstances.
Current campaign
Todd and Melinda are raising money for Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, a Chicago-based organization serving young people and families. They are also having a friendly competition to see who can raise more.
Friendly competition status: Todd: $537 · Melinda: $0 · Combined: $537. Last updated: 07/13/2026 5:19 PM CDT.
Why we run
Fitness, marriage, resilience, and service became connected one training run at a time.
Todd and Melinda’s running journey did not begin with a plan to complete the world’s greatest marathons. It began with a decision to get moving again after the pandemic interrupted the active lifestyle they had previously shared through Spartan racing and fitness.
The 2022 Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon gave them a reason to train and begin again. The Honolulu Marathon later that year showed them how far that renewed commitment could take them.
What began as a return to fitness gradually became something more meaningful: a shared mission to use difficult endurance challenges to raise money, support important causes, and encourage others to believe that it is never too late to begin a new chapter.
Journey timeline
Las Vegas, Nevada
After stepping away from Spartan races and structured fitness during the pandemic, Todd and Melinda returned to racing by completing the Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon. It was their opportunity to begin again together.
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Honolulu, Hawaii
Later that same year, Todd and Melinda took the next step by training for their first full marathon. Completing Honolulu proved that 26.2 miles was possible and launched the marathon journey that followed.
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Chicago, Illinois
Charity: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Todd and Melinda used the Chicago Marathon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, turning endurance into a platform for charitable impact.
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New York City, New York
Charity: World Wildlife Fund and Team Continuum
Todd ran in support of the World Wildlife Fund while Melinda ran for Team Continuum, showing how one shared race could support two meaningful causes.
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London, United Kingdom
Todd and Melinda continued their global marathon journey by completing the London Marathon.
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Berlin, Germany
Charity: Team Continuum
Later in 2025, Todd and Melinda participated in the Berlin Marathon and raised money for Team Continuum.
Learn moreChicago, Illinois
Charity: Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
Todd and Melinda are preparing for the 2026 Chicago Marathon while raising money for Mercy Home for Boys & Girls—and enjoying a friendly fundraising competition.
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Charity: Team Continuum
After Chicago, Todd and Melinda will continue their journey by supporting Team Continuum in connection with the 2027 Tokyo Marathon.
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After Chicago, Todd and Melinda will continue their journey by supporting Team Continuum in connection with the 2027 Tokyo Marathon.
Support Todd’s Team Continuum Tokyo campaign