I am Chau Smith, a short and feisty woman who runs all over the world.
Through rain and over ice, up mountains and across cities – I meet so many inspiring people during my marathon travels. I’m proud to be a part of the global running community.
When not pushing to the finish, I like to take naps, eat chocolate, pick flowers, and make kids cry. Born in South Viet Nam, I live with my husband in Kansas City and San Francisco.
AWARDS & HONORS
Featured on Garmin website, Women of Adventure, 2022.
Completed over 100 marathons.
3-time Boston Marathon qualifier.
Completed 3 circuits of the globe, running a marathon on each continent (7 continents in 7 days, and 8 continents in 8 days).
Oldest woman to complete a global circuit of marathons.
WIN for KC’s UMB Lifetime Sportswoman Award – 2017.
Featured runner in premier running magazine, “Runner’s World.”
Featured in a Garmin video produced for in-house international engineering meeting.
Featured articles in NBC News, the Independence Examiner, and the Kansas City Star.
Completed a marathon in all 50 states.
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