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Hike-a-Thon is here — from custom sporks to cozy down, get a peek at this year’s prizes

Posted by Catherine Vine at Jun 30, 2025 03:45 PM |
Filed under: Hike-a-Thon

Registration for WTA's annual Hike-a-Thon is officially open. This community fundraising event takes place throughout August and gives you the opportunity to raise funds for the public lands you love. Check out this year's Hike-a-Thon prizes — our way of thanking you for stepping up for trails!

Registration for this year’s Hike-a-Thon is now open! Hike-a-Thon is a community fundraising event that gives you the opportunity to give back to the places you love to hike.

As government agencies face budget and staffing cuts, supporting WTA is one of the best ways you can protect public lands — and Hike-a-Thon is the most FUN way to do so!

Registration is free, and anyone can participate. Once you register for Hike-a-Thon, we’ll provide you with a custom fundraising page that you can share with your community. Throughout August, you can hike anywhere in the world, from your neighborhood park to backcountry trails.

When you participate in Hike-a-Thon, you’ll earn prizes for reaching fundraising milestones — the more you raise, the more you’ll get! Plus, there are weekly prize giveaways, BINGO and more. You’ll also receive a Hike-a-Thon sticker and, once you raise or donate $35, you’ll get a T-shirt you can wear to show your support for trails.

Check the prizes below, then sign up for Hike-a-Thon and hit the trail for your chance to take them home! 

Hike-a-Thon T-shirt — $35

Move over red carpet, this shirt is designed for adventures. Soft, stylish and supports trails — what’s not to love? Wear your Hike-a-Thon shirt proudly, knowing you’re making a difference for public lands. You might just spot a fellow Hike-a-Thoner on one of your adventures!

A drawing of a light green T-shirt with dark green writing that reads "Washington Trails Association's Hike-a-Thon 2025. Get out. Give Back." There is a drawing of three hikers, two adults and one child. They are walking along yellow and white lines representing trails. There are drawings of a few evergreen trees in the foreground, as well as a drawing of a marmot.
The trendiest T-shirt on trail.

5-in-1 travel camping fork with WTA logo — $100

Have you ever been eating your food with a fork and thought “I wish I could use this fork to eat my soup and cut up my chocolate for smores?” Well, you’re in luck! This little fork can get the job done, and so much more. It is the perfect little tool to pop open those stubborn bear cans, too. Add a carabiner and clip it to your pack so everyone you pass will know you’re a WTA supporter. 

A black metal utensil with a fork on one end and a spoon on the other. There are several spaces cut out to create a bottle and can opener. The Washington Trails Association logo is printed in white on the handle.
Five uses, one fun way to show you support WTA.

Field notebook with WTA logo — $250

The trail is a tough place to be a notebook. From being soaked by a leaky water bottle, covered in spilled cocoa or splattered with soup, anything could happen. That’s why you need one of these tough little trail notebooks. With waterproof and tear-resistant paper made from natural stone, this book is up to whatever you throw at it!

A black wire-bound notebook with the Washington Trails Association logo printed in white on the front.
Make a note — this little book will keep your Hike-a-Thon memories safe.

Odditys bag donated by Gossamer Gear with WTA logo — $500

Tired of losing your keys, wallet, snacks or other odds and ends in your pack? You might just need this handy Odditys bag. It’s ultralight and ultra useful — no more rummaging around in your bag endlessly. Plus, it’s made from remnant pieces of fabric, so you’ll be helping to reduce waste while keeping better track of your gear. A win win!

A small green bag with a light blue zipper with the Washington Trails Association logo printed in white on the front.
You’ll find it odd you hiked so long without having this handy little bag.

Classic legendary camp mug donated by Stanley 1913 with WTA logo — $1,000

It’s a legendary classic! This tough mug will keep your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold wherever life takes you. On the go or at home, it’s the best mug around. (Please note that the color and size of the mug may vary.)

A small green coffee mug with the Stanley 1913 logo printed in black on the front.
Warm drinks and warm fuzzies, knowing you’re supporting WTA with every sip.

Geoduck travel pillow donated by Feathered Friends — $2,500

Geoducks — they’re not just for eating. Turns out, they make great pillows too. But before you head down to the beach with a shovel, give this feather lite version a try. Stuff it into its integrated stuff sack while you’re hiking, then release it and enjoy the soft comfort while you sleep. Sweet dreams!

A small black down pillow with an attached blue stuff sack that can be used to store the pillow.
Sleep well knowing you made a difference for trails.

Eos down jacket donated by Feathered Friends — $5,000

Weighing less than a few pikas, this cozy jacket will keep you warm on your adventures. It packs down small, making it easy to bring along and keep handy for when the weather turns chilly. It works great layered over that fancy Hike-a-Thon T-shirt — a winning combination for sure! 

A black down jacket with a hood and the Feathered Friends logo on the left side of the chest.
Embrace the weather and don’t let the cold keep you home.

Gear package donated by Outdoor Research — $10,000

You did it! You’ve earned the top prize. And it turns out it’s not just one, but FIVE prizes. A grand prize indeed! You’ll be able to carry all of your prizes (or gear) in style in your very own CarryOut Duffel. This bag is comfortable and durable, with plenty of room for extra snacks. You can load it up with a pair of ActiveIce Choma Full Sun Gloves, perfect for keeping your hands free of blisters and sunburn on hot sunny days. Toss in your Echo hoodie to keep you cool and fend off the sun’s rays. Save room for your Swift Cap to help keep the sun off your head and out of your eyes. And don’t forget to bring along your Foray or Aspire 3L rain jacket in case some sudden showers pop up.

A tan duffle bag is in the center with a pair of gloves, a long-sleeved hooded shirt, a sun cap and several rain jackets around the sides.

Get ready for sun and adventures with this great selection of gear.

But wait, there are even MORE ways to snag some incredible prizes! Check them out:

  • Sign up for Hike-a-Thon before July 15 to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win an REI Flexlite Camp Chair.
  • Tune-in to our weekly Hike-a-Thon emails in August to complete challenges and be entered into our weekly prize drawings.
  • Fill out the bingo card in your mailed welcome packet, snap a photo and email it to us for a chance to win a prize.
  • Cut out the Miles the Marmot drawing you’ll find in your welcome packet and take him with you on your adventures throughout August. Send us your favorite photo of you and Miles on a hike for a chance to win this year’s Hike-a-Thon photo contest. Bonus: Wear your Hike-a-Thon T-shirt!

Prize packages for the weekly drawing winners, bingo winners and photo contest winners will include items donated by Ascent Outdoors, Patagonia, Ranger Doug’s Enterprises and REI. Specific prize packages will be announced in emails sent to event participants throughout Hike-a-Thon.

Sign up for Hike-a-Thon today!

*Prizes are subject to change at any time. Winners of some prizes will be able to select their preferred color and size, depending on availability. Some prizes will be available in youth sizes.

Thank you to the following companies for generously donating prizes:

A graphic showing the logos of the following companies: Outdoor Research, Feathered Friends, Stanley, Gossamer Gear, REI, Ascent Outdoors, Patagonia and Ranger Doug's Enterprises.

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