UConn superfan plans 62-mile walk to exhibition game at Mohegan Sun
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
UConn superfan Harry Blethen, known as "Little Red," is set to walk 62 miles from Bloomfield to Mohegan Sun Arena for an exhibition game against Syracuse on October 13. This walk, taking place over two days, is intended to raise funds for the Husky Ticket Project, which provides opportunities for children to attend UConn sporting events. Last year, Blethen raised over $12,000 with a 44-mile walk. He aims to hit a $15,000 fundraising goal this year. Blethen's previous walk garnered attention from former UConn players and national media.
- •Harry Blethen plans a 62-mile walk to Mohegan Sun Arena.
- •The exhibition game is scheduled for October 13.
- •Blethen aims to raise $15,000 for the Husky Ticket Project.
- •Last year, he raised over $12,000 during a 44-mile walk.
- •The walk will take place over two days.
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — UConn superfan 'Little Red' plans 62-mile walk to exhibition game, outpacing previous effort
"Harry Blethen previously walked 44 miles to a UConn game against Creighton last season.
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