I'M NOT RUNNING AWAY. I'M RUNNING TOWARD WHAT'S NEXT.
The Man behind the Cart.
Meet Zac
Zac Deel is a husband, a dad of four, an athlete, and a man who has learned what it means to get knocked down and get back up.
For a long time, it felt like the direction of his life was in everyone else's hands. Other people's decisions, circumstances, setbacks, and situations seemed to determine what came next.
He's done letting that happen.
This time, Zac is taking control of his own road.
After years of setbacks, uncertainty, and trying to find the next right step, Zac decided he wasn't going to wait for a fresh start.
He was going to run toward one.
On October 17, 2026, Zac will leave Bristol, Tennessee and run roughly 2,800+ miles to Los Angeles, California, pushing his gear in an expedition cart and traveling alone.
But this isn't just about crossing the country.
It's about showing his kids what it looks like to keep moving when life gets hard. It's about building a new career from the ground up. And it's about creating a fresh start and a brighter future for his family.
The run is the first chapter. What comes after it could change everything.
Let's Run Zac Out of Bristol
Before Zac heads west toward Los Angeles, we want to send him off the right way, with his hometown behind him.
On October 17, 2026, come join Zac for the beginning of the Bristol to LA Project. Run, walk, bring the kids, bring your friends, or simply come out to cheer him on as we send him down the road toward 2,800+ miles and a brighter tomorrow.
This isn't just a send-off. It's the first chapter of the journey.
And once Zac leaves Bristol, the journey continues right here. Updates, milestones, stories, photos, and everything that happens along the road will continue to be shared on this website throughout the entire expedition.
Come be there for Mile 1. Then follow along for every mile after.
Get updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and stories from Zac’s 2,800+ mile journey from Bristol to Los Angeles.
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BECOME PART
OF THE JOURNEY
Zac isn’t just running from Bristol to Los Angeles. He’s building this journey from the ground up and we want you to be part of it.
Whether you’re a business that wants to come alongside the project, someone who wants to help with gear or supplies, or simply someone who wants to follow Zac and cheer him on from the sidelines, there’s a place for you on this road.
Every mile will be earned. Every obstacle will be real. And every person who helps along the way becomes part of the story.
A long road for a brighter tomorrow.
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