Dan Harper
QT: 2:17:32
Residence: Naperville, IL
Hometown: Naperville, IL
College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Age on Race Day: 30
Affiliation: Boston Athletic Association
Qualifying Race: Grandma's Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:17:30
Social handles: Instagram - @dxharper @variance_art
Favorite inspirational quote: "The only true way is to marshal the ferocity of your ambition over the course of many days, weeks, months, and (if you could finally come to accept it) years. The Trial of Miles; Miles of Trials." - John L. Parker Jr.
Favorite movie: The Dark Knight
Favorite song to run to: My Happy Ending - Avril Lavigne
Favorite sports team: Chicago Fire
Of Note:
- Medical student Rush Medical College
- While on morning long run in the days after 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, was briefly held and questioned by police
- Considers breaking 10-minute barrier at 10,000m in 2017 as one of top achievements
- 2013 USATF New England Outdoor 10,000m Champion
