Running the
50 States

I’m on a mission to run a half marathon in all 50 states.

I fell in love with running at Southwest DeKalb High School, where I won the 800m Georgia state championship my senior year. I continued to run as a D1 athlete at Florida A&M University. But when I attended law school and my career as an Attorney began to take shape, running slowly took on less of a role in my life.

That changed in 2024, when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. As she bravely fought through treatment, she saw that I was struggling to process the news, and she encouraged me to start running again.

During her treatment, my mother and father walked the indoor track together at the East Lake Family YMCA, where I proudly serve as a Board Member. The YMCA played a meaningful role in supporting my mother during one of the most challenging periods of her life. There are YMCA branches all across America, and my goal is to visit a different branch in every state to learn how each is making a difference in its community. I also meet with local lawmakers, community leaders, and everyday Americans in each state to learn the best practices of our neighbors and bring them back to the Georgia Legislature.

I completed my first race in Arizona in January 2025 and am just getting started! Click a box below to follow my journey in each state on TikTok. Run With Omari!