Information Sessions For Chattanooga Ultimate Hike Are Open For Registration

Thursday, June 07, 2012
The Chattanooga Ultimate Hike opportunity will be held on October 13 when determined participants will hike 28.3 miles of the Foothills Trail in an effort to help find a cure for pediatric cancer.  Each hiker is required to attend one information session held around Knoxville and a registration donation of $100 will be required.  

RSVP to join one of the following information sessions to learn all of the details on hike weekend, training and fundraising goals: Tuesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. – Outdoor Chattanooga Wednesday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. – Rock/Creek at Two North Shore Saturday, July 21 at 9:30 a.m. – Cloudland Canyon State Park.

Participants receive hotel accommodations for two nights, transportation to and from the trail on Hike Day, a 12 week specialized training program plus a daily workout calendar and bi-weekly group hikes, support and coaching from experienced Hike Leaders and CureSearch staff, trail support (i.e. hydration, energy bars, first aid and more) at three locations throughout the hike, an Ultimate Hike wicking shirt, a pre-hike pasta party and a post-hike victory breakfast.

To register for an Ultimate Hike Information Meeting, visit www.ultimatehike.org/chattanoogainfo.


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