The HIKE

What if your morning walk could change lives halfway around the world?

You're invited to join The HIKE - a virtual walk/run/hike event where you move in your local community to bring mental health care and trauma healing to communities that need it most.

Why The HIKE Matters

Mental health resources shouldn't depend on your zip code. Through James Trail's mission, we're closing the gap between overwhelming need and life-changing mental health care in underserved communities worldwide. Your steps fuel real hope, real healing, and real change.

We're on the trail together - will you step in?

How It Works

• Walk anywhere, anytime during the event period - your local trail, neighborhood sidewalk, or favorite park
• Register to receive your personal (or team) fundraising page* - it's created when you sign up, making it easy to rally support from friends and family
• Go solo or gather a team - step in the gap together and make it a shared mission
• Every dollar goes directly to the field - 100% of funds raised provide trauma-informed workshops, medical care, and mental health resources through our global partners

Fundraising Milestones & Rewards

Once you have registered, you will be directed through the steps to create your personal or team HIKE donation page*. As you invite people to your donation page and raise funds, you will be eligible for the following merch rewards:

Pikes Peak Level ($100+) → Official HIKE T-shirt
Kilimanjaro Level ($500+) → HIKE T-shirt + James Trail Water Bottle
Mt. Everest Level ($1,000+) → HIKE T-shirt + Water Bottle + Cotopaxi Sling Backpack

Note: Your registration fee of $25 automatically counts toward your fundraising goal, so you're making an impact from the moment you sign up.

*To find your team or personal donation page url after registration, simply go to your “Profile”, and scroll down to “Fundraising.” You link will be listed under "Race, Name, and Donation Period." To change your personal or team url, select “Edit Fundraiser." Here you can create a custom “Fundraising  Page URL”, which allows for easier sharing of your fundraising team page amongst friends and family.

The The HIKE brings an exciting race distance to Cascade, Colorado on May 16, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!