TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Hotdog Hundred Hike is coming up Wednesday, March 15 to Sunday, March 19, benefiting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Founder Joe Pagac tells KGUN 9 the trek is planned along the Arizona Trail. Each day, people travel about 20 miles, totaling 100 miles over the five days.
Participants are asked to dress up as a hotdog during the festivities. Anyone interested can sign up at HotdogHike.com.
The goal is to raise $100,000 in an effort to fight hunger. Sponsors of the event include the Tucson Medical Center Health and Southern Arizona Hiking Club.
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