Help preserve tomorrow’s trail lands by taking part in our annual Trail-A-Thon!
For over 100 years, the Trail Conference has protected and preserved our trails, ensuring safe, enjoyable access to nature for all. But our landscapes face mounting pressures—from urban development and shifts in federal policy to extreme weather events and the spread of harmful invasive species.
That’s why we launched our Trail-A-Thon: The annual event is a fun way to support our trails and connect with the outdoor community while raising critical funds to protect the lands we love.
WHAT IS TRAIL-A-THON?
Trail-A-Thon is a month-long, hike-a-thon-style fundraising challenge open to all, regardless of your experience or ability. Whether you love to hike, run, bike, or simply stroll through your neighborhood, your participation makes a difference!
Start by setting a personal mileage goal, then invite your friends and family to support your journey by donating to your campaign. Log your miles anywhere—whether on forested paths, city streets, or even on the treadmill.
Every mile you track and dollar you raise directly supports the Trail Conference in our mission to preserve and protect public lands. With your support, we’ll ensure our cherished pathways remain thriving for generations to come.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR TRAIL-A-THON?
It’s quick and easy! Register for Trail-A-Thon at RunSignup.com. Once your account is created, you’ll be able to track miles, log donations, see how your fellow Trail-A-Thon’ers are doing, and receive special messages from us!
Trail-A-Thon runs throughout the month of October. The minimum fundraising requirement to participate is $100, which you’ll work to raise throughout the four-week challenge. Participants are required to pay the remaining balance if the $100 minimum is not met by the end of the campaign. Credit cards will not be charged until November 1.
Need help with registration? Please read our step-by-step how-to guide.
Achieving your personal fundraising goal supports the Trail Conference and the vital on-the-ground work that we do in protecting public trails. Plus, when you reach the $250 mark, you’ll become eligible for special prizes!
FUNDRAISING REWARDS: EVERYONE IS A WINNER
All Trail-A-Thon participants receive a certificate of participation, a complimentary one-year Trail Conference membership, and a Trail-A-Thon commemorative shirt at the end of the challenge.
To sweeten the journey, we’ve added exciting prizes at each fundraising level:
- $250 raised: Receive your choice of a Trail Conference map, either paper or digital
- $500 raised: Receive a Trail Conference Hydroflask 20-ounce tumbler, plus all the above
- $750 raised: Receive a Trail Conference long sleeve shirt, plus all the above
- $1,000 raised: Receive a Trail Conference map poster, plus all the above
- $1,500+ raised: Receive our complete 12 map sets (paper or digital), plus all the above!
SPECIAL MILESTONE PRIZES
- All participants who accomplish 105 miles (in honor of the Trail Conference’s 105th year!) by October 31st will receive a finishers medal to celebrate your amazing Trail-A-Thon accomplishment.
- The first individuals to hit 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles respectively will be gifted a Hydro Flask Journey Series 20 L Hydration Pack Backpack!
INDIVIDUAL HIGH-MILEAGE PRIZES
- A $150 Merrell gift card will be gifted to the top two participants with the highest total miles.
TEAM PRIZES
- Teams with the most funds raised will receive a special gift!
CORPORATE CHALLENGE
Interested in registering your corporate team? Please contact:
Jennifer Zack / Charitable Gifts and Events Manager / [email protected]
Important Notes:
- All fundraising milestone rewards will be mailed out after Oct. 31. Multiple milestone rewards will arrive in one large mailer.
- An individual can only receive one prize for the milestone mile prizes
- Team totals are not eligible for milestone fundraising prizes, only individuals
- Setting a higher goal does not raise the $100 donation required of each participant. That means someone who sets a $1,000 fundraising goal will still only need to raise the $100 minimum. A participant’s card will only be charged if the minimum $100 has not been raised by October 31.
- The Trail Conference Team is a general fundraising team, it is used for miscellaneous fundraising purposes for the organization, and team members are not eligible for the overall milestone fundraising prize.
- Please use the 3:1 bike-to-foot ratio, meaning 3 miles of cycling is equal to 1 mile of hiking/walking/running. Bikers should adjust their mileage using the 3:1 ratio before uploading their activity.
Trail-A-Thon: Where will your challenge take you?
Hike, bike, walk, or run to support your favorite places!