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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.
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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.
 
  
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*Alan Firth organised two Race Across America events, in 2002 and 2004.
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*In 2011 French Ultrarunner organised a LA to New York footrace.
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===Race Report===
 
===Race Report===
 
*[[The 1994 MoonBat TransAmerica Footrace]] by Jesse Dale Riley
 
*[[The 1994 MoonBat TransAmerica Footrace]] by Jesse Dale Riley
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*[http://www.extremeultrarunning.com/intro.htm Introduction to A Quest for Adventure] - [[David Horton]]'s record setting [[Appalachian Trail]] run and his 3rd fastest time ever for running across America.
 
*[http://www.extremeultrarunning.com/intro.htm Introduction to A Quest for Adventure] - [[David Horton]]'s record setting [[Appalachian Trail]] run and his 3rd fastest time ever for running across America.
  
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===Website===
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[http://www.lanyfootrace.com/ LA to New York Footrace]
 
===List of Crossings===
 
===List of Crossings===
 
*[http://www.seejohnrun.com/Trans_USA_Ultra_Detailed.htm#_msoanchor_308 John Wallace's website]
 
*[http://www.seejohnrun.com/Trans_USA_Ultra_Detailed.htm#_msoanchor_308 John Wallace's website]

Revision as of 15:48, 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 organised a LA to New York footrace.

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