Hi, I am Robb. I walked and ran from Playa del Rey, California to Jacksonville Beach, Florida to shine a light on men’s mental health and remind every man he’s not alone.
Each step carried stories of courage, connection, and healing. The walk is complete. The mission now moves into chapter walks, the monthly challenge, the podcast, and the documentary.
See where Robb walked and explore milestones from the road.
On April 27, 2026, I started the walk. I finished on Father’s Day after 2,300 miles, 56 days, and 8 states.
Men account for 78.7% of all suicides in the United States,
Playa del Rey, California to Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Week 1: Southern California to Arizona Border
(7 days, ~277 miles)
The opening stretch moves along the Southern California coast before turning inland.
Key transitions include Huntington Beach, San Diego, Campo, and Jacumba.
This week establishes daily rhythm and prepares the body for desert conditions.
Week 5: East Texas to Louisiana
(7 days, ~282 miles)
Moving east through Columbus, Houston, and Beaumont before entering Louisiana.
Stops include Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans.
Humidity becomes the main factor.
Week 2: Arizona Heat Management Phase
(7 days, ~285 miles)
Crossing southern and central Arizona through Gila Bend, Maricopa, Scottsdale, Florence, Tucson, and Benson. This week prioritizes heat control, hydration, and pacing.
One planned rest day in Scottsdale supports recovery.
Week 6: Gulf Coast Corridor
(7 days, ~260 miles)
From New Orleans along the Gulf Coast through Mississippi and Alabama.
Key locations include Slidell, Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, and Mobile.
Shorter days manage cumulative fatigue.
Week 3: New Mexico to West Texas
(7 days, ~277 miles)
From the New Mexico border through Lordsburg, Deming, and Las Cruces, then into Texas via El Paso.
The route continues through Van Horn, Fort Stockton, and Ozona.
Open terrain and longer mileage dominate this week.
Week 7: Florida Panhandle
(7 days, ~263 miles)
Entering Florida through Pensacola and moving east along the Panhandle.
Major points include Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Apalachicola, Tallahassee, and Perry.
Terrain flattens but humidity stays high.
Week 4: Central Texas Mental Grind
(7 days, ~260 miles)
From Ozona through Sonora, Del Rio, Uvalde, and San Antonio.
This week includes a planned rest day in San Antonio.
Monotony and distance define the challenge.
Week 8: North Florida Final Push
(11 days total including buffers, ~200 miles riding)
From Perry through Lake City, Macclenny, St. Augustine, and into Jacksonville.
This week includes buffer days, media days, and contingency flexibility.
Focus shifts from mileage to completion.
Official Finish
Finished on Father's Day
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Week 1: Southern California to Arizona Border
(7 days, ~277 miles)
The opening stretch moves along the Southern California coast before turning inland. Key transitions include Huntington Beach, San Diego, Campo, and Jacumba. This week establishes daily rhythm and prepares the body for desert conditions.
Week 2: Arizona Heat Management Phase
(7 days, ~285 miles)
Crossing southern and central Arizona through Gila Bend, Maricopa, Scottsdale, Florence, Tucson, and Benson. This week prioritizes heat control, hydration, and pacing. One planned rest day in Scottsdale supports recovery.
Week 3: New Mexico to West Texas
(7 days, ~277 miles)
From the New Mexico border through Lordsburg, Deming, and Las Cruces, then into Texas via El Paso. The route continues through Van Horn, Fort Stockton, and Ozona. Open terrain and longer mileage dominate this week.
Week 4: Central Texas Mental Grind
(7 days, ~260 miles)
From Ozona through Sonora, Del Rio, Uvalde, and San Antonio. This week includes a planned rest day in San Antonio. Monotony and distance define the challenge.
Week 5: East Texas to Louisiana
(7 days, ~282 miles)
Moving east through Columbus, Houston, and Beaumont before entering Louisiana. Stops include Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. Humidity becomes the main factor.
Week 6: Gulf Coast Corridor
(7 days, ~260 miles)
From New Orleans along the Gulf Coast through Mississippi and Alabama. Key locations include Slidell, Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, and Mobile. Shorter days manage cumulative fatigue.
Week 7: Florida Panhandle
(7 days, ~263 miles)
Entering Florida through Pensacola and moving east along the Panhandle. Major points include Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Apalachicola, Tallahassee, and Perry. Terrain flattens but humidity stays high.
Week 8: North Florida Final Push
(11 days total including buffers, ~200 miles riding)
From Perry through Lake City, Macclenny, St. Augustine, and into Jacksonville. This week includes buffer days, media days, and contingency flexibility. Focus shifts from mileage to completion.
Official Finish
Day 60
Jacksonville, Florida
The walk proved the point. Now the chapters carry it forward.
Robb walked and ran from Playa del Rey to Jacksonville Beach in 56 days. The road showed that men will show up when the ask is simple, free, and real.
Now the next phase begins.
What this looks like:
See the people and places behind the miles — from city meet-ups to small-town conversations. Every face
tells a story of connection and care.
At major rest points and key cities, Robb meets local communities for walks, conversations, and shared stories along the route.
Each town becomes an opportunity to connect with local mental health organizations, creating lasting partnerships and awareness. The journey follows a low-altitude strategy to ensure safety while maintaining an average of 37.6 miles per day.
This isn’t just about physical endurance — it’s about proving that the longest journey isn’t across a continent, but the distance between who you were and who you’re meant to become.
Miles for Men
The cross-country walk is done. What comes next is closer to home. Chapter walks, the monthly challenge, and the real stuff from the road, straight to your inbox.