Hike-a-Thon 2025

Hike-a-Thon is fun, free, and easy!

Register for free, spend time outdoors in nature all April, and record your adventures online. Anyone can participate wherever you are. Every registered participant will receive a free Hike-a-Thon t-shirt and be eligible for prizes in the photo competition, Tennessee Treasure Hunt, and pop-up prizes throughout the month.

For even more competition and fun, Hike-a-Thon includes individual and team competitions.

To be eligible for prizes in activity-based individual and team competitions (ex. most miles hiked, trail run, paddled, off-road biked, overall adventures, or most feet climbed), participants must meet two requirements:

Donate or fundraise at least $100 for an individual and $250 for a team. This requirement is satisfied for all members of Sponsor Teams.
Each adventure logged must include an upload from your adventure. This could be a map or screenshot from your favorite activity app, a photo from the trail, or other sign of your completed adventure.

Most Money Raised
1st- Pyranha Ion crossover kayak M/L in Cotinga Blue, the winner will pick up the boat at Pyranha US in Erwin, TN
2nd- NEMO Tensor lightweight sleeping pad, donated by Outdoor Experience in Cookeville, TN, Moments with Birds: A Bird Photographer’s Journey Through the Seasons signed by photographer Nathan Collie, and a TennGreen mesh-backed hat
3rd- Four tickets to Nashville SC vs. New York Red Bulls on May 14, 2025, and an Osprey Daylite lightweight daypack, donated by The Hitch Outfitters in Sparta, TN

Most Miles Hiked
1st- Sea to Summit 15-degree sleeping bag, donated by Cumberland Transit in Nashville, TN, and a TennGreen beanie
2nd- Little Seed Farm gift pouch including Goat's Milk Moisturizer, Elasticity Serum, Hand Aid, Matcha & Argan Bar Soap, Rosemary Mint Lip Salve, Activated Charcoal Deodorant, and a Deodorant Travel Pack, a $100 gift card from Merrell, for in-store purchase at Opry Mills Mall, and TennGreen socks (choice of medium or large)
3rd- $50 Gift Card to Gearhead Outfitters and TennGreen socks (choice of medium or large)

Most Miles Hiked (Senior)
1st- Four passes to paddle on the Harpeth River with Foggy Bottom Canoe & Kayak Rental, Moments with Birds: A Bird Photographer’s Journey Through the Seasons signed by photographer Nathan Collie, and a TennGreen mesh-backed hat
2nd- Osprey Arcane Large Day Pack, donated by Outdoors, Inc. in Memphis, TN, and a TennGreen beanie
3rd- Sparta Woodworks large cutting board, and TennGreen socks (choice of medium or large)

Most Miles Hiked by a Hiker Experiencing a Disability
1st- Prize bundle from REI Brentwood, and a $100 gift card from Merrell, for in-store purchase at Cane Ridge Parkway location in Nashville
2nd- Nature photograph of your choice from the portfolio of Michael Mauritz (high-quality print or mounted on canvas) and Moments with Birds: A Bird Photographer’s Journey Through the Seasons signed by photographer Nathan Collie
3rd- $50 gift card to Mountain High Outfitters, and TennGreen socks (choice of medium or large)

Most Miles Trail Run
1st- Sea to Summit Comfort Delux Double Sleep Pad from Gearhead Outfitters and an Aquaglide HP 12v inflator air pump from REI Distribution Center Lebanon
2nd- WOLFpak gym and adventure backpack, REI Co-op MiiR Traveler water bottle from REI Distribution Center Lebanon, and a TennGreen beanie
3rd- $50 gift card to Mountain High Outfitters, and TennGreen socks (choice of medium or large)

Most Miles Paddled
1st- Wildwood Resort & Marina weekend for two, including a two-night stay, half-day pontoon boat rental, and kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard rental
2nd- Osprey Arcane Large Day Pack, donated by Outdoors, Inc. in Memphis, TN, an Aquaglide HP 12v inflator air pump from REI Distribution Center Lebanon, and Writing the Land: Wanderings II
3rd- Sparta Woodworks Tennessee cutting board, an Aquaglide kayak hand pump from REI Distribution Center Lebanon, and TennGreen socks (choice of medium or large)

Most Miles Biked Off-Road
1st- Annual Pedal Pass to WildSide adventure park in Pigeon Forge, TN, a prize bundle from Trek Bicycle in Murfreesboro, TN (including a Bontrager Blaze WaveCel helmet, pair of Pirelli Scorpion tires, Crankbrothers Candy pedals, and more), and a TennGreen mesh-backed hat
2nd- Prize bundle from Trek Bicycle in Murfreesboro, TN including a Bontrager Blaze WaveCel helmet, pair of Pirelli Scorpion tires, Crankbrothers Candy pedals, and more
3rd- LuminAID Packlite 2-in-1 solar lantern with phone charger, and TennGreen socks (choice of medium or large)

Most Feet (Vertically) Climbed
1st- Prize bundle from REI Brentwood, over $250 value, and a $50 gift card to Mountain High Outfitters
2nd- Deuter Aviant Access 50L Women's Backpack
3rd- Family day pass to High Point Climbing & Fitness in Chattanooga

Most Overall Adventures
1st- Jackson Kayak Bite Angler, the winner will pick up the boat at the Jackson factory in Sparta, TN
2nd- Little Seed Farm gift pouch including Goat's Milk Moisturizer, Elasticity Serum, Hand Aid, Matcha & Argan Bar Soap, Rosemary Mint Lip Salve, Activated Charcoal Deodorant, and a Deodorant Travel Pack, CamelBak 25-ounce water bottle, and a TennGreen beanie
3rd- The North Face lumbar pack donated by Outdoors, Inc. in Memphis, TN, and Gardening with the Native Plants of Tennessee signed by author Margie Hunter

Most Unique Donors
1st- Prize package from Bongo Roasting Co., including a one-year supply of 10 for Tenn coffee (one 12-ounce bag each month), a tour and tasting experience at the roasting headquarters in Nashville, and a Stanley Classic Vacuum French Press (48 fl. oz) from REI Distribution Center Lebanon
2nd- Deuter Innsbruck backpack, Moments with Birds: A Bird Photographer’s Journey Through the Seasons signed by photographer Nathan Collie, and a TennGreen beanie
3rd- $50 gift card to Mountain High Outfitters, and TennGreen socks (choice of medium or large)

Raise $100: TennGreen cooling towel

4 Unique Donors Bonus (Raise at least $100 with at least four people donating to your individual page): TennGreen vest

Raise $250: TennGreen twill hat

Raise $500: Hike-a-Thon 2025 hoodie

Raise $1,000: TennGreen logo Columbia PFG Bahama II vented shirt

Raise $5,000: $500 gift card to Tennessee State Parks

Raise $10,000: Wildwood Resort & Marina weekend for two, including a two-night stay, half-day pontoon boat rental, and kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard rental

Private Jam Session with Ketch Secor

Lead Singer of Grammy-Winning Americana String Band Old Crow Medicine Show

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Ion Crossover Kayak M/L in Cotinga Blue

Donated by Pyranha

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Four Tickets to Nashville SC vs. New York Red Bulls

Game on May 14, 2025

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Two-Night Stay & Boat Rentals

Donated by Wildwood Resort & Marina

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One-Year Supply of 10 for Tenn Coffee + Tour & Tasting Experience at Nashville Headquarters

Donated by Bongo Roasting Co.

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Two Discovery Walking Tour Gift Cards

Donated by Cumberland Caverns

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Gift Pouch including Goat's Milk Moisturizer, Elasticity Serum, Hand Aid, Matcha & Argan Bar Soap, Rosemary Mint Lip Salve, Activated Charcoal Deodorant, and a Deodorant Travel Pack

Donated by Little Seed Farm

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Most Money Raised by a Team
1st- Every registered team member receives: The Bobcat's Cry: Wildlife in the Age of Humans signed by author John Norris, Vapor Apparel Solar neck gaiter, and a Nikwax Waterproofing 17 fl. oz. bottle of spray on waterproofer from REI Distribution Center in Lebanon, TN

Most Team Donors
1st- Every registered team member receives: Hydro Flask 32-ounce wide-mouth bottle, a 2-ounce jar of Tanasi almond and beeswax CBD salve, and a Nikwax Waterproofing 17 fl. oz. bottle of spray on waterproofer from REI Distribution Center in Lebanon, TN

Most Miles Hiked by a Team
1st- Every registered team member receives: a 2-ounce jar of Tanasi almond and beeswax CBD salve, Vapor Apparel Solar neck gaiter, and a TennGreen mesh-backed hat

Most Unique Team Adventures
1st- Every registered team member receives: a $100 gift certificate to Cause Medic, and Butterflies of Tennessee: Field and Garden, signed by author Rita Venable

Best Team Name
1st- Every registered team member receives: a 2-ounce jar of Tanasi almond and beeswax CBD salve and a stainless water bottle with Hike-a-Thon 2025 sticker

Best Photo
1st- Photographer receives: Two Discovery Walking Tour gift cards for Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville, TN. The photographer and anyone identified in the photo receive a Hike-a-Thon bandana

Best Team/Group Photo
1st- Everyone identified in the photo receives a Hike-a-Thon bandana and a stainless water bottle with Hike-a-Thon 2025 sticker

Best Selfie
1st- Photographer receives: a $50 gift card to Mountain High Outfitters and a Patagonia Corduroy Cap. The photographer and everyone identified in the photo receive a Hike-a-Thon bandana

Please note that only photos submitted through the form below will qualify for the photo competition. All photo submissions must be unwatermarked and submitted before May 1.

What counts as an adventure?

The spirit of Hike-a-Thon is to adventure outdoors, in nature. When you’re moving outdoors where trees, rivers, streams, or wildlife are the main attraction, that’s a Hike-a-Thon adventure!

To be eligible for prizes in activity-based individual and team competitions (ex. most miles hiked, trail run, paddled, off-road biked, overall adventures, or most feet climbed), adventures in each activity have the following guidelines:

HIKING: Hiking adventures are outdoors, in nature. Walking for any distance counts towards your adventure, including stops to enjoy wildflowers, birds, or other views of our natural treasures. Hiking multiple trails in the same park or general area as part of one outing should be counted together as a single adventure.

PADDLING: Paddling is outdoors, on water, in nature, with a human-powered paddle board, kayak, canoe, or raft. Miles as a passenger (while taking a break from paddling in a raft or canoe) also count towards your total miles for the adventure.

OFF-ROAD BIKING: Biking adventures are outdoors, in nature, on human-powered bicycles. These adventures are generally not on paved surfaces, though short periods on pavement at trailheads, over bridges, or other minor portions of the ride are okay. Rides on E-bikes, mopeds, or other motorized bicycles are not eligible for activity-based prizes.

TRAIL RUNNING: Trail running adventures are outdoors, in nature. Jogging or running any distance during your adventure qualifies it as a trail run, even if you stop or walk for portions to enjoy an overlook or cool down by a stream.

CLIMBING: Climbing adventures may be outdoors or at an indoor climbing facility. To be eligible for activity-based prizes, only vertical feet climbed are recorded with each adventure.

THE FINE PRINT

All fundraising beginning March 1 counts toward the competitions.
All adventure activities (including photography) must be completed between April 1-30 to count toward the competitions.
Participants qualify for all prizes once they've raised at least $100 (waived for sponsors' teams).
Teams qualify for all prizes once they've raised at least $250 total (waived for sponsors' teams).
To qualify for activity-based competition prizes, participants must include proof of their adventure (an uploaded map, a photo from the trail, or other sign of their completed adventure) with each adventure log.
We strongly encourage all participants to log their adventures within 48 hours of activity completion. Doing so will ensure leaderboards reflect participants' standings more accurately and will keep the competitions as fair and transparent as possible.
Only donations made through the Hike-a-Thon website (including individual fundraising pages or team fundraising pages) will count toward Hike-a-Thon fundraising competitions and totals. Donations made through Instagram or Facebook fundraising tools will not count toward Hike-a-Thon competitions and totals.
Team members should collect donations through their participant pages (instead of their team page) if they want those donations counted toward both their individual fundraising goals AND team fundraising goals. Donations to a team page are credited solely to the Team.
Participants will only win prizes in one Individual Competition category. If a participant finishes in the top three places in multiple categories, TennGreen will notify the winner and deliver the prizes for the higher-place finish. Participants may win prizes in a combination of individual competition categories, fundraising prizes, team competitions, etc.
TennGreen staff are not eligible for individual competition prizes.

All adventure log forms, photo competition entries, Tennessee Treasure Hunt forms, and donations must be submitted before the Hike-a-Thon ends (11:59PM Central Time on April 30) to count toward the competitions.

To keep your momentum going, we'll be doing pop-up prizes throughout the month of April. Prizes range from a private jam session for up to 6 people with Ketch Secor (lead singer of Grammy-winning Americana string band Old Crow Medicine Show) to special items from Orvis and Mast General Store!

Be sure to opt into Hike-a-Thon text alerts for opportunities to win some unique gifts from our sponsors and friends! If you're not currently subscribed to Hike-a-Thon text alerts and would like to be, please notify hikeathon@tenngreen.org.

Individual Competitions