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Seattle Times (Front Page) - 55 Miles A Day: Blistering Pace For Hiker Seeking Pacific Crest Record
NPR Northwest - Seattle Runner Smashes Speed Record For Full Length of Pacific Crest Trail
Runner's World - New Pacific Crest Trail Speed Record
Smithsonian Magazine - This Hiker Is Trying To Make It To Canada In Less Than 59 Days
Smithsonian Magazine - Joe McConaughy Just Set A New Pacific Crest Trail Record
Seattle Times (Follow Up) - Seattle Runner Nears End Of Pacific Crest Trail Trek
Mail Tribune (After The Finish) - Seattle Man Sets PCT Speed Record
Who Are We
In 2012, Colin Emmet McConaughy passed away due to Neuroblastoma. Less than a month after his second birthday, Colin lost his brief and tragic fight with cancer. He is remembered as a jubilent and kind son, and he shall forever live in the memories of his family members and friends.
Colin's cousin, Joe, took on the Pacific Crest Trail to celebrate and honor Colin's life. As a distance runner for Boston College and an Eagle Scout, Joe combined two things he loved, running and the outdoors, for someone he loved. He hopes this ultra endurance feat is a reminder to appreciate family and loved ones.
Run For Colin has surpassed our goal to raise $30,000 for CancerCare. CancerCare is a leading cancer charity who helps educate and counsel individuals and families impacted by cancer, as well as provide financial assistance. Their mission is to provide resources to help families cope and overcome this terrible disease. Our goal is to raise money for the for the thousands of individuals and families who are experiencing emotional and financial hardships because of a cancer diagnosis.
Joe was supported by three of his good friends, Jordan Hamm, Jack Murphy and Michael Dillon. A teammate of Joe at Boston College, Jordan was Joe's coach and logistical chief. He coordinated resupply checkpoints all throughout the West Coast. Filmers Jack Murphy and Michael Dillon were attempting to catch everything on camera. They aim to release a documentary at the end of the trail in the next coming months. Learn more about us.
*All donations are to CancerCare
"A touching and inspiring look at the lengths of human achievement when the motivation comes from the heart. Joe McConaughy was motivated enough to do things with his body many of us would never dream possible."
-Geoff Baker, The Seattle Times
Nominated for Best Feature Film and Best Cinematography at the Trail Running Film Festival
Selected for the Trail Film Festival North American Tour