2024 Hike-a-Thon Hall of Fame

Thank you to all who made their miles count during the 2024 Hike-a-Thon!

759 adventurers explored the great outdoors and raised funds in April to support TennGreen Land Conservancy during its fourth annual Hike-a-Thon. Through the month-long competition, Hike-a-Thoners raised more than $206,000 and hiked, paddled, climbed, ran, and biked more than 12,970 miles. Hike-a-Thoners completed 2,694 outdoor adventures, exploring everywhere from neighborhood parks to the seaside bluffs of Yorkshire and the mountains of southern Thailand. The outstanding effort of this year’s Hike-a-Thoners shows the power of our outdoor community and its dedication to conserving land where people and nature can thrive.

Celebrate the accomplishments of these 2024 winners!

Most Money Raised
1. Michael Mauritz ($3,697.22)
2. Robert Sarratt ($3,512.88)
3. Mark Peacock ($2,610.90)

Most Miles Hiked
1. Anthony Groft (437.4)
2. Nichole Newport (325.1)
3. Erik Soltan (266)

Most Miles Hiked (Senior)
1. Michael Toomey (315.1)
2. Gina Tek (230.1)
3. Jimmy Staffey (203.3)

Most Miles Hiked by a Hiker Experiencing a Disability
1. Kelcey Schenheit (25.4)
2. Karen M Carr (17.9)
3. Jennifer Hicks (2.5)

Most Miles Trail Run
1. Katie Rouse (198.9)
2. Will Vesley (174.3)
3. Jason Peacock (141.1)

Most Miles Paddled
1. Frank Ponzio (89.1)
2. Bri Payne (87.4)
3. John Fletcher (46.2)

Most Miles Mountain Biked
1. Peter Chockley (273.3)
2. Jim Myers (130)
3. Micah Chad Vaughn (78.5)

Most Feet Climbed
1. Peter Chockley (23,315)
2. Youngeun Joung (20,775)
3. Tiffany Murphy (10,995)

Best Photo: Teddy Hall getting zen on the trail at Burgess Falls State Park, submitted by Mary Thompson-Hall

Teddy Hall getting zen on the trail at Burgess Falls State Park. Photo Credit: Mary Thompson-Hall
Teddy Hall getting zen on the trail at Burgess Falls State Park. Photo Credit: Mary Thompson-Hall

Best Selfie: Chillaxing in a grapevine on the Rock Creek Loop Trail in Big South Fork, submitted by Angela Draughn

Angela Draughn chillaxing in a grapevine on Rock Creek Loop Trail, Big South Fork
Angela Draughn chillaxing in a grapevine on Rock Creek Loop Trail, Big South Fork

Most Overall Adventures
1. Nichole Newport (76)
2. Susan Hager (72)
3. Gina Tek (60)

Most Unique Donors
1. Brenda Stein (30)
2. Michael Mauritz (27)
3. Leslie Rust (25)

Best Team Name
Rock House Ramblers

Most Money Raised by a Team
Trails and Tribulations ($6,000.00)

Most Team Donors
Chasing Waterfalls (60)

Most Miles Hiked by a Team
Rockhouse Ramblers (1,221)

Most Unique Team Adventures
Rockhouse Ramblers (286)

Pop-Up Prize Winners
-Most Miles Hiked (4/13-4/14): Anthony Groft (62.8)
-Most Feet Climbed (4/15-4/21): Peter Chockley (7,190)
-Most Miles Paddled (4/20-4/21): Frank Ponzio (21.2)
-Most Miles Trail Run (4/25): Katie Rouse (14.6)
-Most Money Raised (4/27-4/28): Wendy Sadler ($341.09)

Best Group or Team Photo: Paddlers enjoying a day at Burgess Falls, submitted by Dylan Shultz

Group photo at Burgess Falls Paddle. Photo Credit: Dylan Schultz
Group photo at Burgess Falls Paddle. Photo Credit: Dylan Schultz
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2024 Recap
2024 Hike-a-Thon Stats
Employees of HK Architects, a 2023 & 2024 Hike-a-Thon sponsor, completed 208 outdoor adventures and logged more than 520 miles during Hike-a-Thon 2024.
Employees of HK Architects, a 2023 & 2024 Hike-a-Thon sponsor, completed 208 outdoor adventures and logged more than 520 miles during Hike-a-Thon 2024.
Bri Payne and Les Rust at John Knox Center
Bri Payne and Les Rust before a Hike-a-Thon adventure! Bri paddled nearly 90 miles in April and Les raised more than $1,100 to support Tennessee conservation.

“Participating for my second year has provided a wonderful opportunity to step outside and take a breather. The Hike-a-Thon holds a special place in my heart. Last year, it brought my family closer together. After I haven’t been able to visit home in Korea for four years, I was finally able to during the event. Discovering my parents’ love for hiking, we spent countless hours exploring the outdoors together that I have never visited, creating cherished memories.”

—Youngeun Joung, HK Architreks Team Member

Chasing Waterfalls team at Bridal Veil Falls
Left to Right: Rosanne Lovely, Sheri Selmeyer, Hilary Higginbotham, Brenda Stein, Renee Wall, Barry Kolar, Phillip Vest, and Willi Honegger of the Chasing Waterfalls team. Together, their team completed 112 outdoor adventures and logged more than 387 miles during the 2024 Hike-a-Thon.

Thank You, Sponsors!

This event wouldn’t be possible without these generous sponsors and prize donors.

Trailblazer Level

Trailblazer sponsor logos

Adventurer Level

Adventurer level sponsor logos

Explorer Level

Explorer Level sponsor logos

Conserver Level

Conserver Level sponsor logos

Protector Level

Alexander Metals, Inc., Allardt Real Estate Association, Atmus Filtration Technologies, Center for Sustainable Stewardship, Computer Aware, LLC, Kraft Asset Management, LLC, McVean Trading & Investments, Strong Waterproofing, LLC, Two Boots Pizza Nashville

In-Kind Level

Bongo Productions LLC, H.G. Hill Realty Company LLC, HydroFlask, Immersion Research, Jackson Kayak, Pyranha USA, REI Brentwood, Rock/Creek, Southeastern Trust Company, Tanasi.com, Tennessee State Parks, Visualink, Wildwood Resort & Marina

Nathan Collie, Cumberland Transit, Deuter USA, Edley’s Bar-B-Que, Free Fly Apparel, Marty & Jim Garges, John Guider, Hydrascape Stickers, Little Seed Farm, Mast General Store – Knoxville, Mountain High Outfitters, Orvis, Outdoor Experience, Outdoors, Inc., Patagonia Nashville, Sparta Woodworks, Starbucks Coffee, Stio, The Hitch Outfitters, Trek Bike Murfreesboro, Rita & Phil Venable

Bailey is proud to sponsor TennGreen’s 2024 Hike-A-Thon! Our staff loves participating in the event and we all enjoy the feeling of exercising and getting outside while supporting TennGreen.
Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics, Trailblazer Level Sponsor
We’re a yearly sponsor of the Hike-a-Thon and love how the initiative gives people an opportunity to connect firsthand with the beautiful Tennessee outdoors that TennGreen works so hard to protect.
Bearded Iris, Trailblazer Level Sponsor
The Hike-A-Thon is an incredible way to support and enjoy the beautiful rivers, mountains, and valleys of Tennessee.
Cumberland Kayak, Trailblazer Level Sponsor
Sphere’s employees and owners care about the environmental values that are core to TennGreen’s mission, so we are proud to support TennGreen’s Hike-a-Thon and their mission to protect the natural areas in Tennessee. They do great work to preserve the state’s beauty for everyone to enjoy.
Sphere, Trailblazer Level Sponsor
Atmos Energy recognizes the value of protecting the natural environment. We are proud of our continued partnership with TennGreen Land Conservancy for their annual Hike-a-Thon to illustrate our commitment to fueling safe and thriving communities by investing in a safe and healthy environment for all.
Atmos Energy, Adventurer Level Sponsor
Bridgestone Americas is committed to ecology. From our sustainable tire technologies and solutions to our partnerships with exemplary environmental organizations like TennGreen, we are preserving the environment for future generations. Whatever actions we take to protect land, big or small, demonstrates our care and compassion for all living things, animals and people, for both today and tomorrow.
Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund, Adventurer Level Sponsor
Fellow hikers, with every step we take on this protected landscape, we recognize that without visionary conservation efforts, these habitats and scenic trails would not exist. As Hike-a-Thon participants, we carry the important torch of stewardship, and our support enables more vital land conservation so that future generations can enjoy nature as we do today.
HK Architects, Explorer Level Sponsor
We love what TennGreen is doing to protect our lands in Tennessee, and we love even more a fundraiser that encourages our community to get out and enjoy those lands.
CauseMedic, Explorer Level Sponsor

If you’re interested in sponsoring or joining the planning committee for the 2025 Hike-a-Thon, please email hikeathon@tenngreen.org.