Project Campbell’s Call World Record Run Challenge

About Project Campbell’s Call

For Nels Matson, there’s no better way to help a special cause than by pushing himself to his limits. It’s why the Tri 4 Number 1 (T4N1) Foundation Director is gearing up for his biggest challenge to date: attempting to break the world record for fastest run across the country – all to help honor the legacy of a fallen Navy SEAL, Chris Campbell. 

Chris Campbell was known for his big heart, infectious smile and positive personality. His mentality was to  "keep it light and stay stoked on life.” As a US Navy SEAL, Chris completed numerous deployments worldwide in support of the Global War on Terrorism. In 2011, Chris, along with 29 other military soldiers and one service dog, were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Nels was inspired by Chris’s story, outlook on life and his last wish, which stated that if anything happened to him, he hoped for 100,000 people to make a difference by donating to the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and help those who made it home.

Now, with Chris’s mission fulfilled, T4N1 wishes to run in the Navy SEAL’s honor and share his story. Through an event called Project Campbell’s Call, Nels will support the WWP® by attempting to break the world record for the fastest known time for a transcontinental run across the United States. That means, Nels will run 3,067 miles from California to New York in less than 42 days, six hours, and 30 minutes — all to ensure Chris’s memory and his legacy of gaining 100,000 donors for WWP® are never forgotten. 

About the World Record Run Challenge 
If you and your friends want to honor Chris's legacy like Nels, now's your chance. Show us what you’ve got and join us in the Project Campbell’s Call World Record Run Challenge. All you and your friends have to do is share this challenge, run on your own time, log your miles and have fun! If your group logs 3,067 virtual miles from now through October 20, you will have made a difference and crossed the finished line alongside Nels. Sign up now and let’s see what you’re made of. 

Race Information

✔️This is a virtual race– you can run anytime, anywhere you want. 

✔️To post your miles, use the ‘Log Miles’ feature under ‘Participant Tracking.’

✔️Log miles by yourself, or work with a team!

✔️Free to participate, but donations are appreciated! All donations support the Wounded Warrior Project ®. 

Race Goal 

🌟Nels will be running 3,067 miles across the country. Can YOU log miles to try and beat Nels to the finish line? Every step counts!

🌟We want to raise $306,700 for the Wounded Warrior Project ®. That’s $100 for every mile of the run. The race is free to participate, but any donations go straight to WWP®!