2025 Hall of Fame
Thank you to everyone who made their miles count during Hike-a-Thon. It was our biggest and best year yet!
Musicians of the Nashville Symphony’s “Bach to Nature” team hitting the trails at Beaman Park
1,123 adventurers explored the great outdoors and raised funds in April to support TennGreen Land Conservancy during its fifth annual Hike-a-Thon. Throughout the month-long event, Hike-a-Thoners raised $259,185 and hiked, paddled, climbed, ran, and biked more than 14,850 miles. Participants completed 2,908 outdoor adventures, exploring parks, trails, and natural wonders across the U.S. and beyond. This year’s outstanding effort highlights the power of our outdoor community and its dedication to conserving land where people and nature can thrive.
Celebrate the accomplishments of these 2025 winners!
Most Money Raised
1. Christy Moberly ($5,052.47)
1. Matthew McClanahan ($5,052.47)
3. Anne Davis ($5,000.00)
Most Miles Hiked
1. Doug Maples (363.1)
2. Nichole Newport (318.3)
3. Amelia Stach (275.4)
Most Miles Hiked (Senior)
1. Michael Toomey (351.6)
2. Greg Parker (301.1)
3. Bill Ribble (232.3)
Most Miles Hiked by a Hiker Experiencing a Disability
1. Malik Walker (45.3)
2. Brooklyn King (19.3)
3. Robert Ross (17.4)
Most Miles Trail Run
1. Anthony Groft (551.8)
2. Stephen Formosa (217.6)
3. Will Vesely (187.3)
Most Miles Paddled
1. Frank Ponzio (141.4)
2. Ryan Hall (45.9)
3. Tammy Laurick (32.5)
Most Miles Biked Off-Road
1. Gary Collins (504.6)
2. Jason Peacock (313.5)
3. Molly Collins (225.3)
Most Feet (Vertically) Climbed
1. Youngeun Joung (4,540)
2. Peter Chockley (3,270)
3. Tiffany Murphy (2,935)
Most Overall Adventures
1. Will Davis (71)
2. Susan Hager (55)
3. Amelia Stach (48)
Most Unique Donors
1. Brenda Stein (23)
2. Leslie Rust (22)
3. Michael Mauritz (17)
Best Team Name
Old Ladies Doing It
Most Money Raised by a Team
Tribe TPC ($5,061.67)
Most Team Donors
Tribe TPC (37)
Most Miles Hiked by a Team
Mountain Goats (1,653.5)
Most Unique Team Adventures
Friends of Beaman Park (228)
Rockhouse Ramblers (228)
Pop-Up Prize Winners
1,000th Registrant: Erin Popova
Week One Drawing: Lauren Miller
Most Money Raised (April 12-13): Ross Bomholt ($2,623.75)
Weekend Adventure Photo With A Friend (April 19-20): Shylia Smith
Log An Adventure (April 26-27): Doug Maples
Tennessee Treasure Hunt Winners
Sarah Daniel
Angela Draughn
Gayla Goldstayn
Ashley Heeren
Maddy Hubbard
Carolyn Isbell
Owen Kolwinska
Tori Kren
Jordan Land
Laura Lazewski
Barbara Leibert
Ed Milam
Penny Milam
Clifton McCormick
Nichole Newport
Mark Peacock
Emily Philpott
Frank Ponzio
John Ponzio
Leslie Rust
Robert Sarratt
Debbie Settles
Shylia Smith
Amelia Stach
Brooke Underwood
Anthony Whited
Best Photo
Mount Le Conte Cabin at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, submitted by Shylia Smith
Best Selfie
Adventure Buddies in Big South Fork, submitted by Don Guy
Best Group or Team Photo
Arnita Gray, Nichole Newport, and Melinda Collins Watters at Dardy Branch Falls in Kentucky
Hike-a-Thoners ADVENTURED IN 35 states and FOUR COUNTRIES, INCLUDING Canada, the United Kingdom, Iceland, and Spain!
“Each year has been a blast. I’ve met some great people, had some great adventures, and have done it all for a great cause. As if anyone needed a reason to explore Tennessee’s beauty!”
—Les Rust, Annual Hike-a-Thon Participant
Thank You!
This event wouldn’t be possible without these generous sponsors and prize donors.
Trailblazer Level
Adventurer Level
Explorer Level
Conserver Level
Protector Level
Alexander Metals, Allardt Land Company, Atmus Filtration Technologies, Bongo Roasting Co., EnSafe, Knock on Wood Tree Services, Kraft Asset Management, Matthew Thomson State Farm, McVean Trading & Investments, Roussel & Associates, Smith Cashion & Orr, PLC, Southeastern Trust Company, Two Boots Pizza Nashville
In-Kind
CauseMedic, Cumberland Transit, Gearhead Outfitters, Jackson Kayak, Pyranha, REI Brentwood, REI Distribution Center, Tanasi.com, Trek Bicycle Murfreesboro, Wildwood Resort & Marina
Adventureworks Zipline Forest, Nathan Collie, Cumberland Caverns, Foggy Bottom Canoe & Kayak Rental, Frist Art Museum, High Point Climbing & Fitness: Chattanooga, Margie Hunter, Little Seed Farm, Mast General Store, Michael Mauritz, Merrell, Mountain High Outfitters, John L. Norris, Orvis, Outdoor Experience, Outdoors, Inc., Patagonia Nashville, Sparta Woodworks, Stio, The Hitch Outfitters, Rita & Phil Venable, WOLFpak
