47 States Complete, 3 States Remain : Man on Historic 50 State Trek reaches Oregon

BEND, Ore. - EntSun -- Noah Coughlan entered Nyssa, Oregon on Friday, May 8th, marking the start of his 48th U.S. State on his historic 5th Run across the continental United States in the last 15 years. He has previously completed four previous Ocean to Ocean solo treks in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2023. Noah also ran across Ireland in 2020.

Noah is currently on Day 208 of 260 in Burns, Oregon with 4500 of 5500 miles complete.
Oregon will be the final State of the Continental United States. After Oregon, Coughlan will separately cross Alaska and Hawaii to complete every U.S. State on foot.

The Oregon route will continue through Route 20 through Burns and Bend enroute to the Pacific Ocean at Newport where Noah will finish the continental United States on Memorial Day Weekend.

The 2026 "Run for America : A Tribute to the American People" is to engage big cities and small towns honoring everyday Americans and veterans, encouraging unity while highlighting the enduring spirit of our Nation through media and storytelling for a renewed appreciation for America's shared history.

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From Maine to New York to Montana to Oregon, The People have responded overwhelmingly with enthusiastic welcomes, significant media coverage, dozens of police and fire department escorts, and millions of social media views. His message is simple, "We have much more in common than we do apart."

Noah pushes a jogging stroller with supplies with an 8 foot pole and large American Flag which was flown by the United States Air Force, 70th Air Refueling Squadron on a KC-46 Pegasus on a mission in October 2025.

His remaining States are Oregon (48), Alaska (49), and Hawaii (50).
The 2026 Run For America will culminate after 15 years and 50 States on July 4th, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii to celebrate the United States' 250th Semiquincentennial anniversary.

For more info: visit https://www.runforusa.com/
To contact Noah, email noah@runforusa.com