Trek-A-Thon 250
- Date Thu 1st January 2026 - Thu 31st December 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your hiking boots and celebrate a monumental milestone at the Trek-A-Thon 250! This exciting event runs throughout the entire year of 2026, from January 1 to December 31, in the beautiful town of Media, Delaware. Join Natural Lands in commemorating the USA's 250th birthday by walking, trekking, or hiking a total of 250 miles at any of their preserved open spaces. With over 23,000 acres of stunning landscapes, including wildflower-filled meadows, shady forests, and vibrant native plant gardens, there’s no shortage of breathtaking trails to explore.
This event is open to everyone—whether you prefer to venture out solo, stroll with friends, or bring along your furry companion (just remember to keep them leashed!). Participating is completely free, and you can track your miles using any app you like, such as AllTrails, Strava, or Apple Health. If you don’t have a tracking app, estimating your mileage is perfectly fine! Join us in this wonderful celebration of nature, community, and the great outdoors as every step you take contributes to a legacy of joy, discovery, and connection. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to celebrate our nation’s
This event is open to everyone—whether you prefer to venture out solo, stroll with friends, or bring along your furry companion (just remember to keep them leashed!). Participating is completely free, and you can track your miles using any app you like, such as AllTrails, Strava, or Apple Health. If you don’t have a tracking app, estimating your mileage is perfectly fine! Join us in this wonderful celebration of nature, community, and the great outdoors as every step you take contributes to a legacy of joy, discovery, and connection. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to celebrate our nation’s
Organiser's Description
CELEBRATE 250 YEARS WITH 250 MILES.
Join Natural Lands in 2026 to celebrate the USAs 250th birthday by walking, trekking, or hiking 250 miles at any of Natural Lands preserved open spaces. Our network of nature preserves and public garden span two states and 13 counties. Wildflower-filled meadows, shady forests, boulder-strewn stream valleys, wetlands teeming with life, vibrant native plant gardens, and coastal marshland habitat our 23,000+ acres of open space are open to all and always free to visit.
From January 1 December 31, 2026, were inviting you to walk, stroll, hike, or run 250 miles at one of our properties to commemorate our countrys 250 years
Whether youre hitting the trails alone, with friends, or your four-legged, furry friend, (remember to leash) every step counts. Natural Lands is committed to creating opportunities for joy, and discovery, belonging, and connection in the outdoors for everyone.
ITS COMPLETELY FREE TO JOIN!
You may use any tracking app you would like. Dont have a tracking app? There are lots of free tracking apps that you can download onto your smart phone including AllTrails, Strava, Apple Health, Google Health, Steps App, and Map My Walk.
If unable to track your mileage, you may estimate, but please be as accurate as possible.
Join Natural Lands in 2026 to celebrate the USAs 250th birthday by walking, trekking, or hiking 250 miles at any of Natural Lands preserved open spaces. Our network of nature preserves and public garden span two states and 13 counties. Wildflower-filled meadows, shady forests, boulder-strewn stream valleys, wetlands teeming with life, vibrant native plant gardens, and coastal marshland habitat our 23,000+ acres of open space are open to all and always free to visit.
From January 1 December 31, 2026, were inviting you to walk, stroll, hike, or run 250 miles at one of our properties to commemorate our countrys 250 years
Whether youre hitting the trails alone, with friends, or your four-legged, furry friend, (remember to leash) every step counts. Natural Lands is committed to creating opportunities for joy, and discovery, belonging, and connection in the outdoors for everyone.
ITS COMPLETELY FREE TO JOIN!
You may use any tracking app you would like. Dont have a tracking app? There are lots of free tracking apps that you can download onto your smart phone including AllTrails, Strava, Apple Health, Google Health, Steps App, and Map My Walk.
If unable to track your mileage, you may estimate, but please be as accurate as possible.
Races
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Trek-a-Thon 250
Free
how does it work? its simple... Register yourself It's free! Start trekking at our nature preserves. You may use any tracking app you would like. Dont have a tracking app? There are lots of free tracking apps that you can download onto your smart phone including Strava, Apple Health, Google Health, Steps App, and Map My Walk. If unable to track your mileage, you may estimate, but please be as accurate as possible. Log your miles January 1 December 31 and submit them to us online here. Mileage is on the honor system. Share your trekking experience on social media. Join the Trek-a-Thon Facebook page HERE! Use the hashtag #trekathon2026 Be invited to special socials and get-togethers.
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