Alex Maghakian Gal completed the Paris and London Marathons while supporting Movember initiatives focused on men’s health awareness.
Alex Maghakian Gal, founder of AMG Solutions Group, completed both the Paris Marathon and the TCS London Marathon during the 2026 marathon season, combining endurance athletics with charitable fundraising efforts supporting Movember initiatives related to men’s health awareness.
The dual marathon effort reflected months of preparation and discipline across two internationally recognized events. While the races presented different physical and logistical challenges, the overall initiative focused on supporting awareness campaigns connected to mental health and wellbeing advocacy.
Alex approached the marathon season with the same structured mindset that has shaped his professional work in international consulting and technology project management. As founder of AMG Solutions Group, his work includes digital transformation initiatives, operational consulting, and cross-border project delivery across multiple industries.
The Paris Marathon, held in April 2026, marked the first major event of the season. The race followed a measured strategy focused on pacing, preparation, and endurance management across the course through central Paris. Completing the event represented a significant milestone after months of training and preparation.
The performance in Paris in 5:18 hours also established the foundation for the second marathon only weeks later in London. The shorter recovery period between races introduced additional physical demands that became more noticeable during the TCS London Marathon.
London presented a different experience from the earlier event in Paris. During the race, Alex encountered physical discomfort that required adjustments to pacing and overall race management. Despite the challenges, he continued through the course and completed the marathon later that day.
Reflecting on the experience, Alex described this London Marathon’s as one of the more demanding endurance events he has completed.
“What should have been a different run turned into over 8 hours of resilience. But I finished, and that became the most important part of the experience.”
The completion of both races during the same season highlighted the physical and mental demands associated with long-distance endurance events. It also reinforced the broader purpose connected to the initiative beyond athletic performance alone.
The marathon campaign was connected to fundraising efforts supporting Movember initiatives that focus on men’s health awareness. According to the campaign updates shared publicly, the fundraising effort exceeded its original target by 185%, with contributions supported by professional colleagues, friends, and broader community networks.
AMG Solutions Group participated as the primary sponsor of the initiative throughout the marathon season. The company has previously been recognized for its work in international consulting, project management, and technology delivery operations.
Earlier coverage from CEO Times highlighted Alex’s leadership approach and operational philosophy:
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The connection between endurance sports and charitable awareness initiatives has become increasingly common among professionals and organizations seeking to support broader community causes. In this case, the marathon campaign helped generate visibility around discussions related to men’s health and wellbeing initiatives through participation in internationally recognized sporting events.
Alex noted that the campaign represented a collective effort involving supporters across both professional and personal communities.
“To everyone who supported the initiative and contributed throughout the process, thank you. The experience became about more than simply reaching the finish line.”
The experience also reflected themes that parallel Alex’s professional background in project execution and operational management. His work through AMG Solutions Group frequently involves coordinating complex initiatives across multiple regions, requiring adaptability, preparation, and communication under changing conditions.
Alex can speak 8 different languages and has worked across technology consulting and digital transformation environments involving international stakeholders and distributed teams. Those experiences contributed to the structured preparation process that supported the marathon season.
The contrast between the two races also demonstrated how endurance outcomes can vary despite extensive preparation. While the Paris Marathon unfolded largely according to expectations, London required continuous adjustment throughout the event due to the physical demands involved.
The completion of both marathons added to a growing number of professionals using endurance athletics as a platform for broader awareness initiatives and community engagement. The fundraising results, combined with participation in two major marathon events during the same season, created additional visibility for the campaign’s overall objectives.
Although no future marathon schedule has been publicly confirmed, the 2026 season represents a significant milestone in both athletic participation and charitable fundraising activity connected to the initiative and may be tested in future editions such as Beirut, Barcelona, Tokio, Berlin, New York and/or Chicago.
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