We are preparing for the 2025 Hiking Marathon
Work has started on the 2025 Hiking Marathon. We are finalizing the list of trails and we are working on the maps and trail descriptions. We have recruited many sponsors, but we can always take on more. The committee is working on the Kids program, improving the registration process and a host of other things.
I am confident that we will be ready to open registration on August 15th 2025 as usual and everyone will enjoy this years marathon…..as they do every year.
What can you expect during the Marathon
If you have not done the marathon before, take a few minutes to watch this video to get a flavor for you the sort of things you can expect to see and experience on the trails.
Kids Program
We are offering a special program for kids to encourage them to be nature-friendly hikers. Kids who participate will receive a backpack filled with fun items.
100-mile Spring Ultra Hike
The 2025 Spring Ultra Hike, SUH, has finished.
The next SUH will be in the spring of 2026. Registration will be open from Feb 15 – Mar 1.
Registration fee is $20 for adults, and $5 for each child 12 or under.
There is no registration for dogs (although they are welcome to hike with you).
Proceeds support Friends of the Trails in its mission to construct, maintain, and promote the use of walking and hiking trails throughout Cumberland County. FOTT is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Get more information at the website
Salsa, the Wonder Doodle
Salsa has published a delightful book all about the Cumberland County Hiking Marathon as she has walked all the trails. It includes the history of the marathon and includes trail-maps for most of the trails that have been included in the nine marathons since 2015.
The book is available for purchase with all profits going to the trail-building efforts of Friends of the Trails. The cost is just $20 and it is available at the Crossville Depot, the Chamber of Commerce and the Fairfield Glade Center.
Get your copy today!
We are Very Grateful for our Sponsors
- Platinum = $2,500
- Gold = $1,000
- Silver = $500
Donations Donations
Our generous sponsors allow this to be a FREE event for all participants. However if you enjoy the Hiking Marathon each year and wish to make a contribution to keep it going (…..or contribute to the cost of new trails), just use this “DONATE” button to make an on-line donation.
2025 SCHEDULE
Aug 15: Registration Opens
Sep 1: Start Hiking
Sep 30: Stop Hiking
Oct 4: Hit the Trails Festival
Marathon Flyer
Not yet Available
Download a PDF version of the flyer to help spread the word about the Hiking Marathon.
SHORTCUTS
- Marathon Logsheet
- Marathon Trails Description PDFs
- Challenge Logsheet
- 10K Challenge Trail Description PDF
- Festival Flyer
- Marathon Flyer
- View Marathon Gallery
Make a tax deductible donation to Friends of the Trails for use on the hiking trails in Cumberland County. You can specify how or where your donation should be used. We will email you a receipt for tax purposes.
Our 2025 Sponsors
PLATINUM
GOLD
SILVER
Partners
