HARC Hike for Hunger & Hope is a non-competitive fundraising event open to all ages. This fully supported hike on the beautiful C&O Canal towpath features 4 K (2.5 miles), 10 K (6.2 miles), and half marathon (13.2 miles) hikes, to include everyone from casual to serious hikers. You can look forward to snacks, water & Gatorade refills along the way. All hikes will be along the C&O Canal in Maryland and will end at the beautiful Shepherd Springs Retreat Center with a short hike through the woods. Hikes have staggered starts (7 am, 9 am or 10:30) and all hikes will end at our “Celebration” pavilion where participants can relax and enjoy a delicious lunch and friendships.
This year’s hike will include a “photo scavenger hunt” with contest and prizes for youth teams and a nature scavenger hunt for younger children to give them a fun activity while enjoying the outdoors. Special rates for youth teams of five or more to commit to fundraising.
All proceeds benefit Hagerstown Area Religious Council (HARC) and Micah’s Backpack.