TennGreen Land Conservancy announced today that registration is underway for the second annual Hike-a-Thon, and an exciting matching donation has been added to raise the stakes! This virtually-managed event is unlike any other in the southeast, allowing participants to enjoy the outdoors from anywhere while raising funds and awareness to protect the lands they love. Registration is free, and there’s something for everyone with 20 adventure competitions for hikers, paddlers, trail runners, climbers, mountain bikers, and more.
The adventure competitions begin on June 1, though participants may start fundraising as soon as they’re registered.
To up the ante this year, all donations made through the Hike-a-Thon will be matched up to $25,000 beginning May 1. Funds raised through the Hike-a-Thon will go far to protect the places that provide us all well-being and an unrivaled quality of life.
Proceeds from this event benefit TennGreen Land Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit and the oldest accredited statewide land conservancy in Tennessee. TennGreen protects, cares for, and connects people with Tennessee’s natural world by providing meaningful outdoor experiences, establishing conservation easements, supporting restoration efforts, and acquiring (or assisting in the acquisition of) privately-held land. In 2021, TennGreen conserved over 2,500 acres of forests and open spaces in Tennessee, including establishing Hope Memorial Park in Cookeville, acquiring land along the Fiery Gizzard Trail in Tracy City, and expanding Lockeland Springs Park in Nashville.
Hike-a-Thon participants may compete individually or on teams for the chance to win exciting prizes in a number of adventure competitions. Prizes range from REI Backpacking Bundles and free shoes from KEEN Footwear to a three-night stay for two guests at Wildwood Resort & Marina in Granville, Tennessee.
Individual competitions include Most Money Raised, Most Miles Hiked, Most Miles Hiked (Senior), Most Miles Hiked by a Hiker Experiencing a Disability, Most Miles Hiked with a Dog, Most Miles Trail Run, Most Miles Paddled, Most Miles Mountain Biked, Most Feet Climbed, Most Overall Adventures, Most Unique Donors, and Most Days with an Adventure—a new competition hosted in partnership with Healthy Parks Healthy Person.
Team competitions include Best Team Name, Most Money Raised, Most Miles Hiked, Most Team Donors, and Most Unique Adventures.
Prizes will also be awarded in three photography competitions, including Best Photo, Best Group/Team Photo, and Best Selfie.
Participants may compete in as many adventure competitions as they would like, and pop-up prizes will be up for grabs via TennGreen Land Conservancy’s Facebook and Instagram pages (@tenngreenlc) throughout the month of June.
TennGreen Land Conservancy is grateful for the generosity of this year’s leading Hike-a-Thon sponsors: Bearded Iris Brewing, The Bailey Company, and Cumberland Kayak & Adventure Company.
Register for the Hike-a-Thon now at mightycause.com/event/Hikeathon22. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Alice Hudson Pell, TennGreen Land Conservancy’s Associate Director, at events@tenngreen.org or 615 329-4441. Donations to the Hike-a-Thon can be made at tenngreen.org or by mailing a check to 1213A 16th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212. Please be sure to note that your gift is designated for the Hike-a-Thon when donating online or by check.