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Comedian turned The Price Is Right host Drew Carey issued a challenge to the audience on TPIR to beat his half marathon time of 1:57:02 from the 2011 Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon from this past year.

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Carey, a former Marine, lost 100 pounds before running his first half marathon.

The 2012 Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon takes place on May 20, 2012.

Comedian/Actor Drew Carey, currently the host of The Price is Right and Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza, will run the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon according to Runner’s World CRO Bart Yasso Facebook update.

UPDATE: SEE HOW FAST DREW RAN HIS FIRST HALF MARATHON

The Marine Corps Historic  Half Marathon takes place on May 15th in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

It is likely not so random that Carey has chosen to run the Marine Corps race.  Drew was in the U.S. Marine Reserves for six years starting in 1980.

After a health scare Carey become serious about his diet and exercise. He has since lost nearly 100 pounds.  He will look to inspire others to do the same when he runs his first half marathon in May.

Drew tweted via his Twitter (@DrewFromTV) back on March 14th that he was planning to run the Marine Corps Half Marathon.

Random Drew Carey Fact: He was born with six toes on his right foot.

Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon Website