Hikers, are you up for a challenge? A hiking challenge that is! If you answer is HECK YES then strap on your hiking shoes, grab your hiking passport and hit the trails with other hiking lovers for Live Active El Paso’s Hike-A-Thon.

Live Active El Paso in collaboration with Be Well and Shape it Up El Paso will be hosting the Hike-A-Thon events at different City Trails starting at 8:00am.

The first event happened Saturday August 6th and Jan Sumrall Memorial Trailhead so if you missed that event no worries. The free Hike-A-Thon challenge series will be happening from August through October.

Now, this isn’t just any hiking event. Hikers that join this Hike-A-Thon have a chance at winning prizes!

If you attend four out of the six events you are eligible to win a prize. If you attend ALL events you are eligible to win a GRAND prize!

This Hike-A-Thon event is free and open to family and friends of all ages. Event organizers strongly urge hikers to bring plenty of water with them if they plan on attending any of the events and to make sure they have sunblock handy as well.

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Live Active El Paso Hike-A-Thon Schedule:

  • Saturday, August 20 - Round House Trailhead
  • Saturday, September 3 - McKelligon Canyon Park
  • Saturday, September 17 - Billy Rogers Arroyo
  • Saturday, October 1 - Thousands Steps Trail
  • Sunday, October 16 - Scenic Drive

 

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