The Trans America Run (USA), also known as the TransAm, is the approximately 3000-mile coast-to-coast foot race across the United States.[1] TransAm has historically been run from California to New York, starting at San Francisco City Hall and ending at New York City Hall, though some runners have completed a variation starting in Los Angeles.[1][2] The world record for the TransAm was set in October 2016 by Pete Kostelnick who finished in 42 days, 6 hours, and 30 minutes.[1]

Record holders edit

San Francisco, California to New York City, New York
Year Champion (m) Nationality Time Year Champion (f) Nationality Time
2016 Pete Kostelnick American 42d 6h 30m 2023 Jenny Hoffman American 47d 12h 36m
1980 Frank Giannino Jr. -- 46d 8h 36m 2017 Sandra Villines -- 54d 16h 24m
Los Angeles, California to New York City, New York
Year Champion (m) Nationality Time Year Champion (f) Nationality Time
2023 Paul Johnson American 51d 2h 54m 1978 Mavis Hutchinson South African 69d 2h 40m

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Trans America Run (USA) | Fastest Known Time". fastestknowntime.com. 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  2. ^ "Running LA to NYC: Paul Johnson Targets Transcontinental Record for Mental Health". stories.strava.com. 2017-10-30. Retrieved 2024-04-27.