Hike 26.2 miles individually or in small groups over one month at your own pace on specially selected trails on the Cumberland Plateau. It is completely FREE to enter. Participate in the marathon and get a free T-shirt at the Hit the Trails Festival  October 5th. Finish the marathon and also get a patch. Bring a dog with you and the dog will get a bandana.
 

• #1 Online Registration will open on August 15th. Hikers of any age are eligible to register for the Marathon.
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  #2 It is free to register. If you make a mistake or want to make changes send an email tohike@hikingmarathon.com
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  #3 Hiking can start on September 1st and must end no later than September 30th. This is not a race. Go at your own pace. Take your time and enjoy the experience.
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  #4 If you complete at least one trail you will receive a T-shirt and if you complete all trails you will receive a patch at the Hit the Trails Festival on the first Saturday in October. (Only hikers who have registered before August 31st can be sure of getting a T-shirt and patch.)
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  #5 There is no additional reward for completing the half-marathon, 13.1 miles, just personal satisfaction
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  #6 Any dog that is registered and hikes at least one trail will receive a bandana.
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  #7 Review the documents and decide if you would like to register.
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  #8 Register and submit your registration by August 31st. You will receive an automatic confirmation email. (Late registrants are welcome to hike but we cannot guarantee we will have any T-shirts left!)
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  #9 Have a great time hiking the trails in the month of September.
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  #10 Bring along your completed log sheet to the Fairfield Glade Hit the Trails Festival and pick up your T-shirt and patch...(...and possibly a bandana) and enjoy all that the festival has to offer.