When Marblehead resident Brody Inglis lines up for the London Marathon April 26, the race will represent far more than another long-distance challenge.
The father of two is running to raise money for Boston Children’s Hospital through its Miles for Miracles program — combining a personal milestone with a cause close to his heart.
“I turned 40 in 2026, and I thought, ‘This is the year I will do more volunteering,’” he said.
In addition to raising money for Children’s Hospital, he’s coaching girls lacrosse and coordinating Marblehead’s Youth Hockey Holly Hocks program.
Inglis and his wife, Colleen — vocal music director at Marblehead High School — are raising two children, ages 8 and 6, who attend the Brown School.
Running has long been part of Inglis’ life. He previously completed marathons when he turned 30 and again at 34, but turning 40 inspired him to set a new goal.
“Running the London Marathon has been a lifelong goal, and as I celebrate my 40th year, I wanted to take on a meaningful challenge — raising money for such an important cause,” he wrote on his fundraising page.
The race also carries personal significance because of Inglis’ childhood connection to England. Born in Texas, he moved overseas with his family when he was 12 after his father received a job opportunity.
“I still have a good group of friends there,” he said. “Running London has always been somewhat on my bucket list.”
Last summer, his family spent a month in England. This year, the trip will double as both a family vacation and race weekend.
“We’re flying to Amsterdam for four days and then taking the train to London,” he said.
The timing lines up perfectly with April break for his kids and wife, he explained.
His work with young athletes helped inspire his fundraising goal of $15,000.
“As a coach and father of two school-aged children, I’ve had the privilege of working with many young athletes — witnessing their resilience, energy and determination to overcome challenges,” he wrote. “I also personally know children who have been treated at Boston Children’s, and I’ve seen firsthand the remarkable impact this hospital has on their lives and the lives of their families.”
Preparing for a marathon during a snowy New England winter hasn’t been easy.
“It’s been hard this winter because of all the snow. There haven’t been a lot of sidewalks,” he laughed. “I’ve been doing a lot of my training runs along King’s Beach in Lynn and into Nahant, including an 18-miler in the rain on Sunday.”
Professionally, Inglis works for the app RunBuggy, managing accounts. But much of his energy this winter has been devoted to training and fundraising. He says the race represents both a personal challenge and a community effort.
“I’m proud to run and fundraise so that every child who needs care can receive it, and every family can have the support they deserve,” he said.
To learn more about Inglis’ run, visit https://loom.ly/Hr4uJVE.
