Carl Radke, the longtime Summer House cast member and founder of Soft Bar, traded reality TV drama for the streets of London this weekend. The 41-year-old took on the iconic London Marathon on Sunday, pushing through 26.2 miles with a clear goal in mind: finish under four hours. Spoiler alert: he didn't quite get there—but he came awfully close, and fans are loving every sweaty step of it.
Radke crossed the finish line with a time of 4:02:1, just two minutes shy of his sub-4 target. In a candid Instagram post, he didn't hold back his frustration—or his humor. “Carl’s a bloody mess!” he wrote, adding, “London you are a special place I’ll be back again ;)” The post quickly racked up thousands of likes and comments from supporters who celebrated the effort over the result.
The marathon capped a whirlwind week for Radke, who had just wrapped the Summer House reunion taping on Thursday before hopping a flight to London. One fan noted the tight turnaround, commenting, “With the Thursday you had, to arrive here and be running on Sunday, I am in complete awe. Congratulations.” It's the kind of grit that resonates with everyday runners—and it's a reminder that even reality stars have to grind out a marathon one mile at a time.
Radke's performance might not have hit his personal best, but it's still an impressive feat for anyone, let alone someone juggling a TV career, a business, and the occasional reunion drama. The London Marathon is no joke—its course winds past landmarks like the Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace, and the weather can be as unpredictable as a Bravo plot twist. Radke handled it like a pro, even if he left a few seconds (and maybe some dignity) on the pavement.
Fans flooded his comments with encouragement. “Beast mode congrats brother,” one wrote. “Crushed it!!!!!!” echoed another. A third added, “If being a mess is wrong, don’t ever be right!” The love was palpable, proving that sometimes the journey matters more than the clock. For Radke, the mission was personal—and he's already hinting at a rematch.
This isn't Radke's first rodeo with endurance sports, but it's his most public challenge yet. The Summer House star has been open about his fitness journey, and the London Marathon gave him a chance to test his limits on a global stage. While he fell short of his goal, the experience has only fueled his drive. “I’ll be back again ;)” he promised, and fans are already counting down.
In the world of celebrity marathons, Radke's run is a testament to the grind. It's not always about the podium—sometimes it's about showing up, putting in the work, and letting the world see you stumble. And if you can do it with a wink and a smile, even better. London, you've got a new fan—and he's not done with you yet.
