celebrate 250 years with 250 miles.
event details.
Date: January 1 – December 31, 2026
Where: Any Natural Lands' preserve or garden
Goal: Connect people to the outdoors, and each other
Registration: Free!
Join Natural Lands in 2026 to celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday by walking, trekking, or hiking 250 miles at any of Natural Lands’ nature preserves or at our public garden. Wildflower-filled meadows, shady forests, boulder-strewn stream valleys, wetlands teeming with life, vibrant native plant gardens, and coastal marshland habitat… our 23,000+ acres span 2 states and 13 counties – plenty of space to log your miles.
From January 1 – December 31, 2026, we’re inviting you to walk, stroll, hike, or run
250 miles at one of our properties to commemorate our country’s 250 years.
it’s completely free to join.
You may use any tracking app you would like. Don’t have a tracking app? There are lots of free tracking apps that you can download onto your smart phone including AllTrails, Strava, Apple Health, Google Health, Steps App, and Map My Walk.
If unable to track your mileage, you may estimate, but please be as accurate as possible.
find a Natural Lands property near you.
contact us.
If you have any questions about this trek-a-thon, click the button below.
