EVENTS
Did we catch each other?
Let’s avoid the opportunity of missing each other. Catch me on the trails or at my next speaking engagement. Check out my scheduled public events to connect, vibe, and snap some selfies together, darling! I will be adding new dates to the calendar throughout the year - check back soon!
2025 SCHEDULE
Walcott Wreckers: 2025 Competition of Strength
Baltimore, MD
January 11
Walcott Wreckers: 2025 Competition of Strength
Catch Latoya at Tamara Walcott’s 2025 Competition of Strength. If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
January 15 - 31
The Ted Corbitt 50K, Virtual Race
New York, NY
The Ted Corbitt 50K, Virtual
This virtual event has an in-person option but I will be doing a solo virtual effort. Cheer me on for 31+ miles.
February 2
Miami Half Marathon
Miami, FL
Miami Half Marathon Presented by FP Movement
Thanks to my sponsor HOKA, I have the wonderful opportunity to be part of the Miami Half Marathon for another year. Let’s run, vibe and collect finisher medals out there together. If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
March 16
United Airlines NYC Half Marathon
New York, NY
United Airlines NYC Half Marathon
This year, I elected to run and fundraise with Team for Kids. If you’re inclined or feel compelled to share, please contribute to my fundraising efforts and share with others. Every dollar and share help me get closer and/or surpass my goal. On race day, we will celebrate those efforts with the New York Road Runners athletic community. If you see me on race day, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
March 30
The BMW Love Run Philadelphia 7K
Philadelphia, PA
The BMW Love Run Philadelphia 7K
I’m ecstatic about another year and opportunity to run at the Philadelphia 7K. If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
April 13
NYRR Retro 4-Miler
New York, NY
NYRR Retro 4-Miler
As the season transition, I want to keep myself moving with the crowd. I signed up for a 4-mile fun run. If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
April 16
Author Talk at Boston Museum of Science
Boston, MA
Author Talk with Dr. Marcia & Latoya Shauntay Snell at Boston Museum of Science
Although this is a relatively new race, this race generated a lot of buzz within and outside of the Boston community. This unsanctioned event takes you through the REAL Boston beyond the areas oftentimes seen on the Boston Marathon course. I’m excited to take on this course for the first time. If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
April 19
26.True Marathon
Roxbury, MA
26.True Marathon
Although this is a relatively new race, this race generated a lot of buzz within and outside of the Boston community. This unsanctioned event takes you through the REAL Boston beyond the areas oftentimes seen on the Boston Marathon course. I’m excited to take on this course for the first time. If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
April 27
Maybelline Women’s Half
New York, NY
Maybelline’s Women’s Half
There’s nothing like being in community with fellow women athletes to celebrate our grit, strength and ability to move as a powerful collective. I’ll be running 13.1 miles around Central Park.
If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
May 17
RBC Brooklyn Half
Brooklyn, NY
RBC Brooklyn Half
Alrighty kids! It’s going down at the infamous Brooklyn Half. I’ll be running to Coney Island with the hopes of twerking terribly at the finish line.
If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
June 1
Queer Trans Strength Powerlifting Event
Brooklyn, NY
Queer Trans Strength Powerlifting Event & Fundraiser
I’m excited to participate in this powerlifting event for another year to raise funds for the Trans Youth Equality Foundation. This event will take place from 11AM to 4PM, lifting starting at noon. Please come on through to support and cheer us on. This event will take place at Crossfit South Brooklyn, 597 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. We’d love to see you there.
If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women’s Race
New York, NY
June 7
Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women’s Race
I’ll be spending my 40th birthday morning in Central Park running the Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women’s Race. I’m excited to bring in a grand year in style with fellow woman athletes.
If you see me, please say hello and wish me a happy 40th birthday. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
June 14
Citizens Queens 10K
Corona, NY
Citizens Queens 10K
It’s not often that I do a race in Queens but New York Road Runners hosts a yearly borough series. I’ll be starting an early morning looping around one of the largest parks in New York City.
If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
Heart of a Lion - United States Powerlifting Coalition (USPC)
Catch Latoya in Norfolk, VA at Heart of a Lion - USPC. If you would like to attend this event as a spectator, it will be at Iron Asylum Norfolk at 1200 North Military Highway, Norfolk, VA 23502. Ticket sales are $20 at the door. I would love to see y0u there, as I am a ball of nervous energy at powerlifting events.
If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
June 21
Heart of a Lion - USPC
Norfolk, VA
July 13
Women’s Philadelphia Triathlon
Philadelphia, PA
Women’s Philadelphia Triathlon
For three years, I’ve signed up for the triathlon and had three separate reasons why I had to change to duathlon. This year, it is my goal to compete in the triathlon division. This is hands down my favorite triathlon and I encourage every woman to sign up. If you see me, please say hello. If you’re racing, phone usage by participants isn’t allowed on the course but if you see me off course, let’s snag a photo or something together. Tag me on social and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
August 9
Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run
New York, NY
Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run
It’s a great day to run a hilly but fun historical 5K in Harlem.
If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 12M
New York, NY
August 16
TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 12M
Two loops in Central Park in the dead of summer to train for a marathon? Sign me up, I guess. If you’re like me and training for one or more marathons AND can use some accountability, this is the way to go.
If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
August 23
Grete’s Great Gallop 10K
New York, NY
Grete’s Great Gallop 10K
Once again, I’ll be running a loop in Central Park for this inaugural race conducted by New York Road Runners.
If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
September 7
New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
New York, NY
New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
Sprinting with your age group down the legendary 5th Avenue mile until your lungs burn? Yeah, that’ll be me. I’ll be moving slightly faster for this event. See you on race day!
If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
September 14
New Balance Bronx 10 Mile
Bronx, NY
New Balance Bronx 10 Mile
Run along the Grand Concourse and explore beyond Yankee Stadium with me. This course is slightly challenging but there’s a lot of fantastic run crews who will cheer you on along the way. I hope to see you out there on this fantastic course.
If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M
New York, NY
September 21
TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M
Three hilly loops around Central Park is enough of an incline to prep us for the hardest parts of the New York City Marathon course. If you need support for one of your longest training runs, this is the best way to get it in.
If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
September 28
TBD
Chicago, IL
TBD
TBD. More details on a later date.
If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
October 11
Chicago Marathon
Chicago, IL
Abbott Chicago 5K
I am excited about doing my sixth year at the Chicago Marathon. I am grateful to be part of this beautiful event. If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
October 12
Chicago Marathon
Chicago, IL
Chicago Marathon
I am excited about doing my sixth year at the Chicago Marathon. I am grateful to be part of this beautiful event. If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
October 18
Detroit Free Press 1 Mile
Detroit, MI
Detroit Free Press 1 Mile
This will be my third year attending the Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend. I will be doing the 1 Mile, 5K and Half Marathon challenge. If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
October 18
Detroit Free Press Marathon Weekend
Detroit, MI
Detroit Free Press 5K
This will be my third year attending the Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend. I will be doing the 1 Mile, 5K and Half Marathon challenge. If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
Detroit Free Press International Half Marathon
Detroit, MI
October 19
Detroit Free Press International Half Marathon
This will be my third year attending the Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend. I will be doing the 1 Mile, 5K and Half Marathon challenge. If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
November 1
TBD
New York, NY
TBD
More details will be disclosed on a later date. As we get closer to marathon week, I will share updates on where I’ll be and special events that I’ll kick off/programs that I’ll be involved in. You already know what to do: If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
TCS NYC Marathon
New York City is home and has been my signature race since 2015. I am humbled to say that this will be my ninth year on the course. As we get closer to marathon week, I will share updates on where I’ll be and special events that I’ll kick off programs that I’ll be involved in. You already know what to do: If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
TCS NYC Marathon
New York, NY
November 2
Every Woman’s Marathon
It’s my second year in Every Woman’s Marathon and I’m excited. Last year, we celebrated its inaugural kickoff in Savannah, GA. This time, we’re taking it to Scottsdale, AZ. I am so excited to be out there in the desert, running with a fabulous collective of women. Check out my social media and this page for updates on meetups. Plus, you already know what to do: If you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
Every Woman’s Marathon
Scottsdale, AZ
November 16
Philadelphia Half Marathon
I’ll be doing two races in one day for the Philadelphia Marathon weekend. I’ll be starting off with the Half Marathon and then transitioning to the 8K distance. As always, if you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
Philadelphia Half Marathon
Philadelphia, PA
November 22
Rothman 8K at Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
I’ll be doing two races in one day for the Philadelphia Marathon weekend. I’ll be starting off with the Half Marathon and then transitioning to the 8K distance. As always, if you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
Rothman 8K
Philadelphia, PA
November 22
Prospect Park Track Club Endurance Fest 50K
Brooklyn, NY
TBD *
Prospect Park Track Club Endurance Fest 50K (TBD *)
I don’t know how to stay home, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself despite crazy weather conditions for the last two years. I’m looking forward to doing a crap ton of loops with a generous time limit in Prospect Park with a dope crew. Watch me go after another ultra! As always, if you see me, please say hello. Tag me on social media and use #runningfatchef and #iamlshauntay.
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