Becoming Forrest: one man’s epic run across America (5 times!)

Bangor University are is delighted to welcome Rob Pope, the man who took on the extraordinary challenge of recreating the greatest run in film history—an epic 15,621-mile journey across the United States, five times over, the distance from the North to the South Pole and a third of the way back

A veterinarian from Liverpool, Rob left his job in pursuit of a dream – to become the first person ever to complete the epic run undertaken by one of Hollywood’s most beloved characters, Forrest Gump.

Over a gruelling 18 months he braved injuries, blizzards, forest fires and a meeting fascinating characters along the way. He immersed himself in American life and learned a lot in the process more than he ever imagined.

His talk at Bangor University will continue his mission, raising funds for WWF to help their vital conservation work and bring our world back to life.