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Trek-a-Thon

January 1, 2026 @ 8:00 am

celebrate America’s 250 years with 250 miles.

Join Natural Lands in 2026 to celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday by walking, trekking, or hiking 250 miles at any of Natural Lands’ nature preserves or at our public garden 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 span 2 states and 13 counties – plenty of space to log your miles.

From January 1 through December 31, 2026, we’re inviting you to walk, stroll, hike, or run 250 miles at our properties to commemorate our country’s 250 years.

Whether you’re 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, discovery, belonging, and connection in the outdoors for everyone.

Register for free below.

When

Date:
January 1, 2026
Time:
8:00 am
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how does it work? it’s simple...

  • Register yourself (it’s free).
  • Start trekking (walk, hike, run – whatever you love) at our nature preserves.
  • Log your miles from January 1 through December 31 at RunSignUp (details available during registration)
  • You may use any tracking app you would like.  There are lots of free apps 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 with an app, you may estimate, but please be as accurate as possible.
  • Mileage is on the honor system.
  • Share your trekking experience on social media — use the hashtag #250for250.
  • Be on the lookout for special socials and get-togethers.

Register here to get updates on Trek-a-Thon and instructions on how to log your miles.

Questions? Please contact us.

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Event Terms and Conditions

Cancellation

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Participant Waiver

By registering for this event, I, as the participant, and/or parent or legal guardian of a minor participant, do hereby understand and acknowledge that by participating, in this, or any, Natural Lands’ event or activity, I am agreeing to indemnify and hold harmless Natural Lands, their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, employees, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the Activity takes place, (each considered one of the “RELEASEES” herein).

I further acknowledge, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of the Program and related Activities and my and/or the Minor’s experience and capabilities, and believe that I and/or the minor are qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions of participation.

I fully understand that: (a) the Program and related Activities involve risks and dangers of damage to personal property and serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death (“risks”); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my and/or the Minor’s own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Activity, the condition in which the Activity takes place, or the negligence of the “releasees” as aforementioned; (c) there may be other risks and social and economic losses either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I and/or the minor incur as a result of my participation or that of the Minor in the Activity.

I hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue Natural Lands or any of their “releasees” from all liability, claims, demands, losses, injuries, damage to property, or other damages on my and/or the minor’s account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the “releasees” or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations; and I further agree that if, despite this release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement I, the Minor, or anyone on the Minor’s behalf makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which any may incur as the result of such claim.

I have read this Agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by registering for this event, and have done so freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.