Owen Ritz
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:17:46
Qualifying Race: 2022 Philadelphia Marathon
Date of Birth
06/15/99
Age on Race Day
24
Current Residence
Washington DC
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA
Current Affiliation
Georgetown Running Club (GRC)
Profession
Analyst at an Investment Firm
Marathon PB
2:17:46
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Dartmouth College, Georgetown University
Career Highlights
Training and competing with great teammates at Dartmouth, Georgetown and GRC; running a 4:04 Mile, 13:52 5k, 29:12 10k, 2:17:46 Marathon all in 2022
Family
My parents (Peter and Sara), three brothers (Ben, Sam, and Danny) and our two dogs (Winnie and Georgia) are all a vital part of my team. Sam and Ben ran in college for Columbia University.
Greatest Accomplishment
Hasn't happened yet...
Favorite Book
Ulysses
Favorite Movie
The Matrix
Favorite TV Show/Series
The Sopranos
Favorite Song
Work - Freemason Club Mix - Kelly Rowland
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Fill A Bagel
Favorite Breakfast
Eggs
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Everything in life comes down to choices." – Barry Harwick
Favorite Running Memory
Heps: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
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