Dad ends last of 61 races for autistic son in Manhattan Beach
Sam Felsenfeld has raced in nearly 60 marathons this year in honor of his son Jack. Every weekend for the past year, Sam Felsenfeld has run a marathon. Or two. Or three. Sometimes within driving distance of his Foothill Ranch home. Often around the country. Memphis on Saturday. Vegas on Sunday. Last weekend, he raced in Tuscon. Before last New Year’s, the father of three vowed to run 61 marathons around the country this year to raise money for autism-related charities in honor of his 7-year-old son, Jack. On Dec. 26, Felsenfeld, 36, will fulfill his vow in Manhattan Beach, running his last race of the year — Operation Jack Marathon. The race will be the first sporting event ever put on by Citizens for Outdoor Recreation and Exercise (CORE). “CORE is proud to support Operation Jack and Sam as he completes his 61st marathon of the year,” said CORE co-founder Jake Rome of Manhattan Beach. “More than just another race, the Operation Jack Marathon will be a true celebration of this year-long effort.” Felsenfeld has spent all but six weekends of the past year on the road, leaving behind his wife and kids, to fundraise for autism. So far, he has raised $70,000 around the country through…
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