Endurance athlete Noah Coughlan is on the verge of making history as only the third person to traverse every U.S. state entirely on foot.
Coughlan recently completed his run across Vermont — his 42nd state — and entered New York near Hoosick, marking his 43rd state on his nationwide journey. His route through New York is expected to take him through Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo.
Coughlan is undertaking the effort as part of his “Run For America: A Tribute to the American People,” a solo endurance run honoring everyday Americans and military veterans while promoting unity and appreciation for the nation’s shared history. He runs alone, pushing a jogging stroller, carrying his supplies, and flying a large American flag.
Despite winter weather, physical fatigue, and the demands of long-distance running, Coughlan has continued forward, making personal connections along the way with World War II veterans, active-duty service members, elected officials, students, and members of the public.
Coughlan is no stranger to long-distance endurance challenges. He has previously completed four full coast-to-coast runs across the United States in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2023, as well as a 600-mile run around Ireland in 2020.
As of late December 2025, Coughlan was well into the northeastern portion of his journey. He is expected to finish the continental United States in Oregon around May 2026, then run approximately 1,000 miles across Alaska before completing his journey across all 50 states on July 4, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaii — coinciding with the nation’s 250th birthday.
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