Cannonball Run - Ehrhardt, 10-12 Apr 2026
Push your limits on a scenic 3.3 mile loop at Broxton Bridge Plantation with a timed 34 hour event, Last Man Standing, ruck and youth entries from April 10 to 1..
gotrail.runHere’s what’s been happening recently with the Cannonball Run scene.
Latest developments
- Reports and coverage in 2024–2025 highlighted ongoing attempts to reclaim or set new NYC-to-LA (and related cross-country) speed records, including high-profile runs during the pandemic-era quiet roads and subsequent challenges as traffic and enforcement increased.[2][4]
- Public discussion around the legality and safety of these illegal cross-country runs has persisted, with mainstream outlets questioning the glorification of dangerous stunts and the potential impact on road users.[8]
- Documentaries and long-form videos continue to compile narratives and totals from earlier and more recent attempts, often citing multiple corroborating sources (GPS, witnesses, and on-the-ground footage) to establish timelines and speeds.[1][2]
- The general consensus in mainstream reporting is that while some teams claim very fast times, enforcement, public safety concerns, and changing road conditions make repeatable, verifiable records increasingly complex.[3][4][5]
Key sources you can check for details
- Comprehensive histories and breakdowns of recent runs, including claimed times and the evolving record landscape, from video-history channels and retrospectives.[1]
- Media coverage about the legality and safety debates surrounding Cannonball-style events and what drives people to participate in extreme cross-country challenges.[8]
- Wikipedia and official rally sites that outline the Cannonball Run challenges, participants, and notable attempts through recent years.[5][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent articles and assemble a concise timeline with the top reported times and the current status of the fastest claimed runs. I can also create a short chart comparing notable record attempts (city pair, claimed time, year, and whether they’re widely verified) if you want a visual summary.