{"id":327613,"date":"2026-07-02T19:25:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T19:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/327613\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T19:25:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T19:25:07","slug":"cape-coral-ultrarunner-plans-50k-in-all-50-states-to-support-make-a-wish-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/327613\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Coral ultrarunner plans 50K in all 50 states to support Make-A-Wish | Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) – Cape Coral<\/a> ultramarathon runner Brady McDonald<\/a> is preparing to run 50 kilometers in all 50 states over 50 consecutive days while raising money for Make-A-Wish.<\/p>\n

The challenge, called \u201cZero to 100 Wishes<\/a>,\u201d is scheduled to begin July 25 in Orlando. McDonald hopes to raise more than $1 million, enough to help grant 100 wishes for children with critical illnesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be running 50K, that\u2019s 31 miles, in all 50 states over 50 consecutive days,\u201d McDonald said. \u201cWe are doing this to raise over a million dollars to grant 100 wishes for Make-A-Wish.\u201d<\/p>\n

McDonald said the size of the challenge is part of what makes it worth pursuing.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I thought it was possible, I would just really question whether it\u2019s even worth attempting,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

McDonald plans to travel between states in a wrapped RV with his wife, Kristy, and their children. The family will document the journey on McDonald\u2019s YouTube channel.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe cause is what\u2019s important to both of us,\u201d Kristy McDonald said. \u201cThe number of people that have become involved with us on this mission is absolutely incredible, from coast to coast, and people even in Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"CAPE<\/p>\n

McDonald has previously completed races as long as 300 miles. His fundraising efforts for the Arizona Monster 300 raised more than $300,000 for Make-A-Wish.<\/p>\n

He expects the 50-day journey to bring pain, exhaustion, and unexpected setbacks, but said the cause will keep him moving.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s going to be horrible. It would be people\u2019s worst nightmare,\u201d McDonald said. \u201cBut that\u2019s okay, because God asked me to do this, and we\u2019re going to get it done.”<\/p>\n

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