HIKE-a-THON

Woodlands Conservancy's 2026 Hike-A-Thon is an effort to raise funds and awareness for local land conservation. This is your chance to get outside in nature alone or with your like-minded friends to give back to your community by walking, hiking and/or running a marathon, 26.2 miles at your own pace. You can hike the Bottomland Trail (5.43 mi.) at Woodlands Preserve less than 5 times and complete your challenge or choose a variety of places you like to visit. You can do a mile at a time or all at one time - set your own pace. Hikers, walkers and runners will have from October 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026 to complete the challenge. Registration is open until 6 a.m. October 26, 2026. What do you get for registering? Your registration fee will fund land protection and restoration. All registrants will receive an Individual Woodlands Conservancy Annual Membership. All registrants who complete the Marathon , will receive the above plus a Woodlands Conservancy Nature Guide. The top 5 highest milers will receive the above plus a Woodlands Conservancy back-pack. The top highest miler will receive the above plus a set of Mignon Faget Palmetto glassware and a Travel Hammock! Pick-up of prizes will be held 9 a.m. - Noon on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Woodlands Conservancy's office, 1500 Woodland Hwy., Belle Chasse, LA 70037. *SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS WILL BE INCURRED FOR PRIZES OR PURCHASES SHIPPED. ***The first 30 people to register receive a chance to win a set of 4 Palmetto Glasses!*** How do I log my miles? You can begin logging your daily miles and activity (hike, walk, run) at 6 a.m. on October 1, 2026 when the RunSignup software will be ready to track your progress. To enter your mileage data,: Go to the Hike-a-Thon Website Click on Results Click on Virtual Results Enter your name/email to find your record Enter your data ......and then hike on my friend. Speaking of friends, please share the Hike-a-Thon with your family and friends. If you refer the ra