2026 SAHC Winter Hiking Challenge
- Date Thu 1st January 2026 - Sun 1st March 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for the 2026 SAHC Winter Hiking Challenge, a thrilling outdoor event taking place from January 1 to March 1, 2026, in the beautiful Asheville, Buncombe area! This exciting challenge invites participants to conquer 60 miles in just 60 days, allowing you to walk, run, or hike at your own pace and on your own terms. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a casual walker, this event is designed to inspire everyone to embrace the outdoors during the winter months.
Registration opens on December 1, with an affordable fee of $25 that directly supports vital conservation efforts in the Southern Appalachians. If the fee poses a challenge, don’t worry—there’s a coupon code available to ensure everyone can join in on the fun! Participants will receive helpful emails with suggestions for scenic hiking spots across North Carolina and Tennessee, including newly protected areas. Plus, those who complete the challenge will earn a unique commemorative patch and an invitation to a celebratory gathering on March 5 at the Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Lace-up your hiking boots and get ready to explore the stunning winter landscapes while making a positive impact on the environment!
Registration opens on December 1, with an affordable fee of $25 that directly supports vital conservation efforts in the Southern Appalachians. If the fee poses a challenge, don’t worry—there’s a coupon code available to ensure everyone can join in on the fun! Participants will receive helpful emails with suggestions for scenic hiking spots across North Carolina and Tennessee, including newly protected areas. Plus, those who complete the challenge will earn a unique commemorative patch and an invitation to a celebratory gathering on March 5 at the Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Lace-up your hiking boots and get ready to explore the stunning winter landscapes while making a positive impact on the environment!
Organiser's Description
SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR 6TH ANNUAL WINTER HIKING CHALLENGE!
The Winter Hiking Challenge sets a goal of 60 miles in 60 days, to be completed in your own time and at your own speed. Those can be miles youve walked, ran or hiked in your neighborhood or through the woods just make it 60 miles within the 60-day challenge time period (January 1st to March 1st, 2026). No matter your background or ability this event is designed to get folks outside in the cold winter months! Registration opens December 1st and ends on February 25th and the registration fee is $25 per person. Your registration fee directly supports conservation work in the Southern Appalachians. If you cannot afford the registration fee at this time, please use the coupon code: SAHC2026.
All participants will receive informative emails throughout the challenge with suggestions for some of our favorite places to hike across the mountains of NC and TN, including some new properties SAHC has recently protected. You may enter miles at any date during the 60 days, as long as they are all entered before March 1.
Those who complete the Challenge will receive a commemorative 2026 Winter Hiking Challenge patch designed by Solstice Handmade [https://www.solsticehandmade.com/] and all participants will be invited to an in-person celebration on March 5th at the Wicked Weed Funkatorium!
The Winter Hiking Challenge sets a goal of 60 miles in 60 days, to be completed in your own time and at your own speed. Those can be miles youve walked, ran or hiked in your neighborhood or through the woods just make it 60 miles within the 60-day challenge time period (January 1st to March 1st, 2026). No matter your background or ability this event is designed to get folks outside in the cold winter months! Registration opens December 1st and ends on February 25th and the registration fee is $25 per person. Your registration fee directly supports conservation work in the Southern Appalachians. If you cannot afford the registration fee at this time, please use the coupon code: SAHC2026.
All participants will receive informative emails throughout the challenge with suggestions for some of our favorite places to hike across the mountains of NC and TN, including some new properties SAHC has recently protected. You may enter miles at any date during the 60 days, as long as they are all entered before March 1.
Those who complete the Challenge will receive a commemorative 2026 Winter Hiking Challenge patch designed by Solstice Handmade [https://www.solsticehandmade.com/] and all participants will be invited to an in-person celebration on March 5th at the Wicked Weed Funkatorium!
Races
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2026 Winter Hiking Challenge
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
Participants who complete the challenge will receive a Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy commemorative patch!
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