Difference between revisions of "Trans America Footraces"
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*Alan Firth organised two Race Across America events, in 2002 and 2004. | *Alan Firth organised two Race Across America events, in 2002 and 2004. | ||
| − | *In 2011 French Ultrarunner organised | + | *In 2011 French Ultrarunner [[Serge Girard]] organised the [[LA to New York Footrace]]. |
===Race Report=== | ===Race Report=== | ||
Latest revision as of 15:49, 25 July 2011
Trans-American footraces have been held since the 1880s and more recently, from 1992-1995 inclusively which had aroused enough interest to inspire Moonbat, a Japanese clothing company, to sponsor a series of races. These races were organised by Jesse Dale Riley.
- Alan Firth organised two Race Across America events, in 2002 and 2004.
- In 2011 French Ultrarunner Serge Girard organised the LA to New York Footrace.
Race Report
- The 1994 MoonBat TransAmerica Footrace by Jesse Dale Riley
Resource
- Article by Alan Firth in Multiday Running magazine, vol 1 2004
- Introduction to A Quest for Adventure - David Horton's record setting Appalachian Trail run and his 3rd fastest time ever for running across America.
