On September 19th, Michael will take on the Wild Goose Trail Festival in Ringwood State Park, hosted by Sassquad Trail Running.

His goal is simple, but far from easy: complete 100 miles within the 36-hour cutoff.

This race will test him through a full day, a full night, and then deep into the next day as he keeps moving through the trails of northern New Jersey. One hundred miles means managing fatigue, darkness, pain, weather, nutrition, and the mental battle that comes when the body wants to stop long before the finish.

For Michael, this challenge is about more than crossing a finish line. Every mile is a commitment to keep showing up, keep pushing forward, and use his effort to help create something lasting for others.

As he takes on 100 miles, he is also helping MissionCleanWater bring reliable clean water to communities that need it most. His race is a reminder that endurance is not just about how far one person can go, but how far we can go together when we turn effort into impact.

Completing 100 miles is a team effort. Consider joining Michael to help crew/pace him!

Going Farther Than The Finish For Clean Water

For Michael, running became more than a sport, its a way of navigating life’s challenges by developing a way to process and heal.

His ultra marathon journey has given him the opportunity to experience new challenges, understand emotions, and make impacts greater then himself. What is his next big challenge? Completing a 100 mile race and putting his miles towards something big.

Michael is partnered with MissionCleanWater to help more communities without safe clean drinking water. The communities he will be impacting he has worked with in the past while stationed in Soroti, Uganda with the US Army.

Supporting MissionCleanWater gives his running a deeper purpose. Through races, volunteering, and community support, his goal is to help raise funds and awareness so more families can have lasting access to clean water.

Ways of Supporting Michael

Donate to His Campaign:
Make a gift toward Michael’s campaign and help bring clean water closer to families.

Crew/Support Michael:
Come crew and support Michael during his Wild Goose run on September 19th

Share His Story:
Share his story with your friends, family, or co-workers.

Get Your Church or Group Involved:
Invite your church, school, team, organization, or business to support Michael’s campaign.

Come Support Him:
we invite anyone that wants to crew Michael, keep him healthy. or give morale boosts.

Join our team of passionate sponsored athletes who want to use their training, passion, and effort to bring clean water to communities that need it most.

We help you cover the costs of completing your sport, and you help raise donations for clean water.

Any endurance challenge race, sport, or adventure qualifies. And our team is ready to help you plan everything.