50 × 50
THE 50 × 50 PROJECT

50 MILES.
50 STATES.
BEFORE 50.

One ultramarathon in every state before my 50th birthday. One very long road trip. A whole lot of miles.

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01 / THE CHALLENGE

THE GOAL IS SIMPLE.
THE MILES AREN'T.

I'm taking on 50-mile ultramarathons in all 50 states — and I'm racing the clock to finish the whole thing before I turn 50.

Every state means a new course, new terrain, new people, new weather and a new reason to wonder why I thought this was a good idea. This isn't just about running. It's about seeing the country one brutally beautiful mile at a time.

02 / THE SCOREBOARD

50 STATES.
TRACKED.

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03 / WHY I'M DOING THIS

MORE THAN
A FINISH LINE.

There are easier ways to spend the years before 50.

But the things that stay with us are usually the things that ask something of us. This project is my way of saying yes to the adventure, the discomfort, the unexpected friendships and all the moments that happen somewhere between mile 1 and mile 50.

I'll bring the shoes. You bring the cheering section.

04 / THE JOURNAL
RACE #01

THE FIRST
50.

Race reports, finish times, course notes, lessons learned and the occasional mile-38 meltdown will live here.

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05 / JOIN THE JOURNEY

HELP ME
GET TO 50.

Want to be part of the adventure?

There are race entries, travel, lodging, food, gear and approximately 2,500 miles of running between me and the finish line. If you want to help fuel the journey, I'd be incredibly grateful.

06 / FOLLOW ALONG

CHEER FROM
THE SIDELINES.