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17th Annual NIH Take-A-Hike Day – June 04, 2026

17th Annual NIH Take-A-Hike Day
Bethesda Campus | Building 38 Front Lawn

June 04  |  Activities start at 11:30 am |  Race starts at 12:00 pm
Other routes and locations also available below
Rain or Shine!

PLEASE BE SURE TO CARRY YOUR NIH ID WITH YOU TO ENSURE ACCESS BACK ONTO CAMPUS
We encourage you to bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a refillable water container.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle to go for a leisurely stroll, jog, or roll around campus or remotely.

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Take-A-Hike Registration Form

Complete the below registration form completely

       

Sign language interpreting and CART services are available upon request to participate in this event. Individuals needing either of these services and/or other reasonable accommodations should email Linda Kiefer or call 301-827-3252. Requests should be made at least five days in advance. To access Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), call 711. 

Please email us if you have any questions regarding NIH Take-A-Hike Day. 

Note: This is not a timed event or competition. Everyone who participates in this event is a winner.

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Bethesda Campus Schedule of Events

Schedule of EventsWater table stations

Shuttle information

Take a Hike Day Shuttle Service – June 4, 2026

Shuttle service will be available 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. with continuous service 10:00–11:30 a.m. and 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Shuttles will run from Building 1 (Front Entrance) and Building 10 South to Building 38, and will be marked “Take a Hike Day.”

Take-A-Hike Day Routes

 
   NEIHS Research Triangle Park, NC     Shady Grove


 

This event is sponsored by the NIH Office of Management, in partnership with the Office of Research Services, the Division of Amenities and Transportation Services, and the NIH Recreation and Welfare Association.

#TakeAHikeNIH Twitter 

Take-A-Hike Day Trivia

Did you know that...
  • Over 19,000 employees have participated in the past 15 years of Take-A-Hike Walk/Fun Run events.
  • There has been representation from each IC every year.
  • 3.25 miles from start to finish is approximately 6,500 steps.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding the Take-A-Hike Event Registration, please e-mail us at: orswepb@ors.od.nih.gov