2026 Hall of Fame
Thank you to everyone who made their miles count during Hike-a-Thon. It was our biggest and best year yet!
Adventurers on a TennGreen-led Hike-a-Thon adventure to Lost Creek Falls
1,398 adventurers explored the great outdoors and raised funds in April to support TennGreen Land Conservancy during its sixth annual Hike-a-Thon. Throughout the month-long event, Hike-a-Thoners raised $306,946 and hiked, paddled, climbed, ran, and biked more than 17,830 miles. Participants completed 4,012 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 2026 winners!
Most Money Raised
1. Marie McKinney ($6,355.43)
2. Michael Mauritz ($3,700.12)
3. Melinda Welton ($2,700.09)
Most Miles Hiked
1. Heidi Marsh-Garren (466.4)
2. Nichole Newport (418.4)
3. Hunter Burkhart (415)
Most Miles Hiked (Senior)
1. Sherrie Bowers (311.8)
2. Bill Ribble (276.3)
3. Michael Smith (187.9)
Most Miles Hiked by a Hiker Experiencing a Disability
1. Kaitlin Chmil (87.4)
2. Meagan Spencer (38)
3. Ruth Snyder (21)
Most Miles Trail Run
1. Anthony Groft (221)
2. Philip Lee (187.9)
3. David Talbott (186.8)
Most Miles Paddled
1. Frank Ponzio (111.2)
2. Cameron Caraker (42.4)
3. Sheryl Handley (41.4)
Most Miles Biked Off-Road
1. Jason Frogge (183.8)
2. Amanda Frogge (169.5)
3. Brendan Donahue (155.3)
Most Feet (Vertically) Climbed
1. Anthony Groft (4,447)
2. Youngeun Joung (4,095)
3. Anna Howard (2,686)
Most Overall Adventures
1. Amelia Stach (65)
2. Hunter Burkhart (63)
3. Heidi Marsh-Garren (55)
3. Susan Hager (55)
Most Unique Donors
1. Marie McKinney (95)
2. Les Rust (92)
3. Michael Mauritz (22)
3. Travis Bowen (22)
Best Photo
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Best Selfie
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Best Team Name
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Most Money Raised by a Team
TPC Tribe ($10,293.56)
Most Team Donors
TPC Tribe (127)
Most Miles Hiked by a Team
Rockhouse Ramblers (1,691.1)
Most Unique Team Adventures
Rockhouse Ramblers (320)
Best Group or Team Photo
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Tennessee Treasure Hunt Winners
Aurelia Adansonia
Libnis Adansonia
Hollie Allen
Randall Allen
Erin Bilbrey
Sherrie Bowers
Kacee Brenner
Hunter Burkhart
Ann Collett
Debra Dodd
Angela Draughn
Justin Ellis
Emily Fenichel
Mai George
Courtney Hartnett
Tammy Hogan
Chase Hubbard
Maddy Hubbard
Kirsten Jacobson-Croak
Rick Kimbro
Owen Kolwinska
Saumya Kumari
Laura Lazewski
Heidi Marsh-Garren
Michael Mauritz
Molly Mulloy
Nichole Newport
Olivia Owen
Frank Ponzio
Shylia Smith
Amelia Stach
Brenda Stein
Leslie Suerdick
Brooke Underwood
Anthony Whited
Hike-a-Thoners ADVENTURED IN 41 states and 13 COUNTRIES!
“What better way is there to get out and show up for nature? This is how we share our love of the outdoors, by getting out there together and exposing others to why these things matter along the way.”
—Mike Smith, 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, Atmus Filtration Technologies, Darrell Waltrip Subaru, EnSafe, Knock on Wood Tree Services,
Roussel & Associates, Smith Cashion & Orr, PLC, Southeastern Trust Company, Tanasi.com
In-Kind
CauseMedic, Charit Creek Lodge, Gearhead Outfitters, John Guider, H.G. Hill Realty Company, High Rock Valuation and Consulting, Jackson Kayak, Michael Mauritz, REI Lebanon Distribution Center, Tanasi.com, The Tennessee Conservationist, WildSide, Wildwood Resort & Marina
Adventureworks Zipline Forest, Bongo Roasting Co., Campers RV Park, Nathan Collie, Cumberland Caverns, Frist Art Museum, Foggy Bottom Canoe & Kayak Rental, Hellbender Outfitters, Margie Hunter, Little Seed Farm, Mast General Store, Memphis Rox, Merrell, John L. Norris, Orvis, Outdoor Experience, Outdoors Inc., Patagonia Nashville, REI Brentwood, Sparta Woodworks, Stio, Tennessee Aquarium, The Hitch Outfitters, Trail & Fitness Bicycles, WOLFpak
