PACE Run Across America 2006 - Paul Staso ran across the United States solo and unsupported to keep a promise and encourage kids toward greater health and fitness.

"What a wonderful way for our young people to learn about promises, commitment and staying in shape." ─ A P.A.C.E. Run Sponsor

In 2006 Paul Staso Ran The Equivalent of 125 Marathons in 108 Days Across The Entire United States... All Alone.

He Did The Run Across America To Keep A Promise To 97 Elementary Kids, One Of Whom Was His Daughter, Ashlin.

Since Then, He's Run Solo Across Germany, Alaska, Montana, & The Mojave Desert. Click To See What's Next!

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Here are several older running pictures of Paul which date back to 1978 (when he was 13 years old). As you see,
Paul hasn't always been a distance runner. In junior high and high school he ran sprints and hurdles
during track season in the spring, and he ran on cross country teams in the autumn.
He has also coached young hurdlers, sprinters and distance runners.

Winning the Southeast Alaska 110-Meter High Hurdle Race, Setting A Regional Record.
(Senior Year at Juneau-Douglas High School, 1983)


Day Before The 1986 Attempt To Run Across America	Running In A Rainy Alaska Mountain Race	Practicing A Relay At High School Track Practice	Coaching Junior High Track & Field Athletes In Montana (1993)


Participating On a 5-member Long- Distance Relay Team On Snow	A Montana Team Paul Organized For The 24-Hour "Relay For Life" (1996)	Leading A High School 165-meter Hurdle Race On An Alaska Dirt Track


Paul's 1st Hurdle Race in 1978 When He Was In 8th Grade.	The 39-Inch High Hurdles In High School Challenged Paul's 5'9" Frame	Paul Won This 220-Yard Dash Race In 1978 By 1/10th Of A Second.


Paul At The Regional Cross-Country Championships (1980 - 10th Grade)	On A Training Run For His First Attempt At The Run Across America (1985)	A Promotional Photo Taken In California For New Balance (1986)