Running for Their Future
Join me as I take on the 2026 Berlin Marathon to support the next generation of healthcare professionals through the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund.
Mark Badaracco
Executive Director of Enrollment Services & Information Systems
My Goal: 6 Abbott World Marathon Majors
Personal Best: 2:48:41 (Erie Marathon, 2025)
Join My Club: LECOM Run Club
A Race with a Purpose
As Executive Director of Enrollment Services and Information Systems, I am deeply committed to the success of our students. This September, I am channeling that dedication into a personal challenge: running the 2026 Berlin Marathon to raise $5,000 for the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund.
“Running a marathon requires discipline, resilience, and long-term commitment—qualities I see in our students at LECOM every single day. By supporting the scholarship fund, we help alleviate the financial burden on future healthcare professionals, allowing them to focus on becoming outstanding physicians, pharmacists, and dentists.”
Every donation directly impacts our students. For those who want to follow my journey on race day (Sept 27, 2026), I will be sharing my bib number and tracking info right here as the event approaches.
Don’t forget the 13th Annual LECOM 5K!
Join us for the Race and Expo at Presque Isle on August 7th-8th, 2026. Registration opens May 1st!
Support the Scholarship Fund
Your contribution makes a direct impact on our students.