With a relentless push around a measured loop at Morgan’s Sports Complex, U.S. Marine veteran Mike Egan covered 152.36 miles in 24 hours—what organizers billed as a new world record. The effort started Monday and wrapped Tuesday, with volunteers rotating in to pace, refuel, and run medical checks. The total surpassed the previous recorded mark of 113.4 miles and doubled as a Veterans Day fundraiser on the accessible sports grounds.
According to KENS5, crews logged every lap and monitored Egan’s condition throughout, with the final tally landing at 152.36 miles—topping the former 113.4‑mile mark.
How He Did It
The attempt ran on the measured loop at Morgan’s Sports, the city’s Ultra‑Accessible sports complex, offering a wheel‑friendly surface and on‑site support. Egan, a noted adaptive athlete who has trained and worked within the adaptive CrossFit community, leaned on a tight support crew for pacing and logistics. He has also collaborated with the Adaptive Training Academy in recent seasons.
Sponsors And Charity
Organizers said the bid was sponsored by USAA and tied to a fundraiser for ValorFit, the veterans' nonprofit named on Egan’s crowdfunding page. His GoFundMe states funds raised will go directly to ValorFit once the World Record attempt concludes, and KENS5 noted USAA’s support.
Local Reaction And Next Steps
Supporters and local adaptive‑sports volunteers hailed the push as a high‑visibility win for veteran fitness and adaptive athletics. Industry outlets spotlighted Egan’s background as a bilateral amputee and his community leadership, while local blogs cheered the fundraising effort. Organizers said they’ll transfer funds to ValorFit and pursue any necessary validation to formalize the new mark.
