An exact total is expected early next week.
Money will be used for general funding, monthly activities and camps for young people battling cancer, as well as their supportive siblings.
The idea to hike between Hastings' and Napier's big orange stores was originally floated by managing director Graeme Ricketts seven years ago, to make use of the newly completed Rotary Pathway network.
"It's just fantastic, it's really good to see people are still supporting it," Mitre 10 Mega marketing manager Kerry Meehan said.
The day went by without a hitch, the weather was fine with sea breezes to keep people cool, while blisters and slight dehydration were the only complaints St John Ambulance staff had to deal with.
"We have got the format pretty well laid out now so that helps."
Kerrie Waby from CanTeen previously said it meant a lot for members to know that the community was behind them in their time of need.
"We are very lucky that we do get those donations, it's what allows us to do what we do."
