15,000+ miles and $244,000+ raised: a recap of our biggest Hike-a-Thon yet
We're excited to share the results of Hike-a-Thon 2023. We’re so grateful for every Hike-a-Thon participant and supporter that made Hike-a-Thon a part of their summer and dedicated time and energy to trails. WTA thanks you — and so do trails!
WTA’s annual community fundraiser, Hike-a-Thon, is a special time of the year. Hikers come together throughout August to make memories, support trails and have fun. This year was extra special because it was also the 20th anniversary of Hike-a-Thon. We celebrated this milestone by reflecting on past adventures, bringing back beloved prize categories and sharing new memories made this year!
And thanks to the amazing Hike-a-Thoners, a record breaking $244,755.78 was raised for trails this year! We’re so grateful for every hiker who participated and supported trails by supporting WTA’s work.
Here’s what Hike-a-Thoners accomplished this year:
- Hike-a-Thoners registered: 635
- Teams registered: 127
- Miles hiked: 15,596 miles — that’s more miles than Mount Rainier is tall!
- Elevation gained: 2,590,237 feet
- Dollars raised for trails: $244,755.78 — a new Hike-a-Thon record!
- Miles the Marmot sightings: Priceless
Take a look at our Hike-a-Thon Hall of Fame to see the 2023 prize winners. We are so grateful for every hiker who participated!
MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE
First time Hike-a-Thon participants had an exciting matching gift challenge this year! The Walker Family Foundation generously matched up to $20,000 in gifts raised by new participants. Our incredible new participants raised $30,262 for a total of $50,262 with matching funds to support WTA.
SPONSORS
Hike-a-Thon wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors. A big thank you to our generous sponsors that helped make Hike-a-Thon 2023 possible:
Thank you for being part of Hike-a-Thon 2023! We're already looking forward to Hike-a-Thon 2024 for more hiking, fun and memories on trail.