Woodlands Conservancy's 2026 Hike-a-Thon is an effort to raise funds and awareness for local land conservation.

FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026, PARTICIPANTS IN THE HIKE-a-THON ARE CHALLENGED TO WALK, HIKE, AND/OR RUN THE DISTANCE OF A MARATHON (26.2 miles) AT THEIR OWN PACE

• Completed miles can be logged separately over multiple days OR the distance can be completed all at one time. 
• Miles can be done solo OR with a group
• Miles can be done in the location(s) of your choosing.  
  • However, we do encourage participants to come out & visit us at the Woodlands Preserve! You would only need to hike our popular Bottomland Trail ~ (5.43 mi.) around 4.9 times to complete the challenge! 

EVENT TIMELINE

OCTOBER 1st, 2026 -  6:00 AM    -  HIKE-A-THON BEGINS

OCTOBER 31st, 2026 - 12:00 PM  -  HIKE-A-THON ENDS

NOVEMBER 7th, 2026 - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM  -  PRIZE PICKUP

Woodlands Conservancy's office: 1500 Woodland Hwy. Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Our office is on the first floor, entrance is on the left side of the building.

WHAT WILL I GET FOR REGISTERING?

Your registration fee will fund land protection and restoration!  ***The first 30 people to register will also receive the chance to win a set of 4 Mignon Faget Palmetto Glasses!***

All registrants

•  Individual Woodlands Conservancy Annual Membership.

All registrants who complete the Marathon

• All prizes listed above+
• Woodlands Conservancy Nature Guide.

The top-5 highest milers

• All prizes listed above+
• Woodlands Conservancy back-pack.

The top highest miler

• All prizes listed above+
• A set of 4 Mignon Faget Palmetto glassware
• Travel Hammock

*SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS WILL BE INCURRED FOR PRIZES OR PURCHASES SHIPPED. 

HOW DO I LOG MY MILES?

You can begin logging your daily miles and activity (hike, walk, run) at 6 a.m. on October 1, 2026 when the RunSignup software will be ready to track your progress. To enter your mileage data,:

• At the top of this page, select the menu option for, "Results"
• Select "Virtual Results"
• Enter your name/email to log in
• Enter your hiking/running/walking data

......and then hike on my friend.

Speaking of friends, please share the Hike-a-Thon with your family and friends. If you refer the race to 5 of your friends who then sign up, you will receive a $20 refund. 

WHO DOES THIS EVENT BENEFIT?

Proceeds from the 2026 Hike-a-Thon will benefit the Woodlands Conservancy land trust that was organized in 2001 to preserve and restore vital parcels of forested wetlands and other lands of ecological or historical significance. Louisiana has lost 80% of its forested wetlands that protect our community during storm events and provide habitat for wildlife and thousands of migratory birds. When you participate in Woodlands Conservancy's Hike-A-Thon you are helping to ensure our forested wetlands will be here for the enjoyment of future generations.

SUPPORT OUR TRAILS - BECOME A TRAILRAISER

For 25 years, individuals from across the nation have helped fundraise for Woodlands Conservancy by asking their family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to donate in their name. Become a TrailRaiser today and help Woodlands Conservancy get across the finish line and reach our fundraising goal of $10,000!

By becoming a TrailRaiser and getting friends and family to donate in your name, you will make a genuine difference in this community and involve more of the community at the same time.

We have had such wonderful TrailRaisers in the past! And every single person, child, horse or pup has their own reasons to support Woodlands Conservancy—whether they use the trails to get or stay in shape, walk the trails for sunshine and fresh air, enjoy learning about the efforts to protect native wildlife, or just love the opportunity to do some real work on our service days. What’s your reason?

Tell your friends and family why local community and conservation are important for you and how they can support it too. Organize a TEAM and TrailRaise together, or sprint ahead on your own. Either way, we have some perks for those who are willing to put in a little extra mileage on Woodlands Conservancy’s behalf:

• Top TrailRaiser – Receive a Save Our Sponge t-shirt and a set of Mignon Faget Palmetto glasses

• Raise $350 – Your trail run registration fee will be refunded

• Raise $100 – Receive a Woodlands Conservancy hat

Click to BECOME A TRAILRAISER