MATTAPOISETT — Brad Hathaway has already walked around the world, but he isn’t stopping there.

In 2020, Hathaway completed his 24,901st mile, the equivalent of walking around the entire globe.

“His motivation to walk and track his progress began a few decades prior as a way to reduce his risk of heart disease and diabetes, and overall improve his health,” a press release from the Mattapoisett Land Trust said. “But he hasn’t stopped at circling the planet once…he has kept on walking since.”

Now, Hathaway at 92 years old is nearing his 27,000 mile and wants others to join him when he achieves the mark at the end of August.

He will dedicate the mile to multiple milestones, one being the 50th anniversary of the Mattapoisett Land Trust of which he and his late wife Priscilla were founding members.

Hathaway also celebrates his 92nd birthday and the 75th anniversary of his graduation from Fairhaven High School.

To join Hathaway on his 27,000th mile, meet Saturday, Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Aucoot Road and Bowman Road. The walk will be on gravel and pavement with Hathaway from Bowman Road ending at his home on Aucoot Road. The walk is rain or shine, and all ages and abilities are invited to join. The walk is slow-paced and social.

Beyond the walk, donations can also be made towards the Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship set up by Brad and Mattapoisett Land Trust to honor his wife. Read more about the scholarship at www.gofundme.com/f/mlt-priscilla-hathaway-memorial-art-scholarship.