The Run
On August 27th 2012, Ten years after Kevin died tragically in a pole vaulting accident, ten runners ran a 1000 mile relay World Record to celebrate Kevin’s life. From the vaulting pit at The University of Minnesota where Kevin lost his life, the runners passed through six states on their way to The Pennsylvania State University, where Kevin grew up, went to school, and died proudly competing for.
The World Record stood at 99 hours 3 minutes and 27 seconds. In honor of Kevin, and in the spirit of his competitiveness and ambition the runners undertook a grueling non-stop schedule to set a new World Record of 95 hours 3 minutes and 4 seconds.
All money raised in support of this attempt will be used to support the new Kevin Dare Foundation mission: to provide University scholarships to high achieving high school athletes who have suffered a debilitating illness or injury. “Life… back on track” exemplifies this mission to help wonderful people that have suffered a tragic setback to achieve the high academic goals that they have set for themselves.
Run Lions Run!
May 4, 2012 at 9:56 pm
I Have never been more proud to be associated with Penn State and PSU Track! What you are doing is inspiring!
June 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm
This is awesome! I hope the world record is shattered! Good luck to all the runners!!
Steve Bratkovich ’73
August 10, 2012 at 5:42 pm
I will be there to see you off on 8/27. Another reason to be PENN STATE PROUD!! Thanks for taking up the challenge. Good luck.
Mick Kuban ’70
August 14, 2012 at 2:18 am
Runners — My schedule will likely not permit me to be at the start of the run on the 27th…but if there is anything I (we) can do in the Twin Cities area prior to your run, please don’t hesitate to ask. For the Glory,
Steve Bratkovich ’73
August 14, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Very Inspiring! So Proud to be a Penn Stater. Good Luck. My son, new to running, and I will be thinking of you!
- Steve Gruber ’88
August 27, 2012 at 12:55 am
Vince and the other runners,
We are extremely proud of what you are attempting. I’ve lost a little sleep at night wondering where you are and how you are doing but that’s fine as long as things are progressing. Think of Kevin and that should give you the inspiration and drive to make it! jc
August 28, 2012 at 4:21 pm
I will be there to welcome you back to State College. Amazing feat. World record or not, you have made the PSU family proud.
August 29, 2012 at 3:08 pm