[12][13] Massachusetts was the first state to take on the #50more in #50states challenge, marching 50 miles from Worcester, MA city hall to the headquarters of Smith & Wesson, one of the largest gun manufacturers in the country.

[16][17] On June 26, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, 50 Miles More organizers announced plans to embark on "The Milwaukee to Madison March", walking 65 miles across Wisconsin, starting at City Hall in Milwaukee on June 30, 2020, and ending in Madison on Independence Day, July 4, 2020.

[19][20] After the March 14 walkouts and March For Our Lives were announced, students at Shorewood High School in Shorewood, WI sought to ensure that after these events ended the country did not stop fighting to end gun violence.

[23][24] The march was planned by a number of students from Shorewood High School including Katie Eder, Brendan Fardella, Shannon Carlson, Hiwot Schutz, Alemitu Caldart, and Lauren Davis.

[25][26] The students were supported by the Shorewood School District Superintendent, Dr. Bryan Davis, parents, and community members.