Two men running outdoors on a dirt trail, smiling and giving thumbs up. The man on the left is wearing a black shirt, black shorts, a cap, and a hydration pack. The man on the right is wearing an orange shirt, black shorts, a cap, and a hydration pack. Labels identify the man on the left as Andrew and the man on the right as Colin.
Text saying 'MS RUNS IRELAND' with a stylized Irish flag in the background.

In 2026, we, Matt Knaggs from Ohio and Colin Goodman from Northern Ireland, will take on the greatest challenge of our lives: running 350 miles across Ireland, from Mizen Head to Malin Head.

We’ve never met in person, but we’re bound by something powerful — multiple sclerosis, a love of running, and an unshakable belief in living adventurously. We met online through Matt’s Running With MS group and quickly became “MS twins,” sharing the same diagnosis, treatment, and outlook on life.

Together with Colin’s brother Andrew, we’ll run the length of Ireland in 10–12 days, averaging 30–35 miles a day, to prove that MS doesn’t have to hold anyone back.

Our goal is to raise $100,000 for MS Run the US, MS Society UK, and MS Ireland — spreading hope, awareness, and showing that we are all capable of incredible things.

A man running outdoors on a paved path, wearing blue running gear with a bib number 1384, a black waist pouch, a watch, and a wireless earpiece, smiling and making a peace sign with his right hand.

Every step we take helps fight MS, and, you, can be part of it.

MS Runs The US
MS Ireland
MS Sciety NI