Run For Rare
Run For Rare is an ongoing movement charged by the multiple transcontinental runs of Noah Coughlan, a man inspired by two childhood friends battling a Rare brain disease (Batten Disease) to bring awareness and rally support for the global rare disease community.
Noah Coughlan
Noah Coughlan, 33, was born and raised in Vacaville, CA. He is a graduate of the Napa Valley Police Academy with a passion for public service.
Noah has worked with Congressional Leaders in Washington D.C., Governors and State and Local Leaders to enact change and further progress.
In 2011, Noah Coughlan became just the 222nd person to cross America on foot after running 2,500 miles from Ocean Beach in San Diego to Jacksonville, FL in 132 days on the 2011 Run for Research.
In 2013, Coughlan ran again, becoming just the 28th person to Run across America TWICE after running 3,100 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA to Boston, MA in 108 days – on the 2013 Run Coast 2 Coast.
In 2015, Coughlan completed a 3,000 mile solo trek from New York City to San Diego, CA totaling 127 days- on the 2015 Run for Rare, becoming the third person to run across America three times.
Where’s Noah?
Current location is identified by city and is updated every 24-48 hours.
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2015 Route Map
