Get ready to lace up your boots, saddle your horse, grab your bike, or hit the trail on foot — and make a difference!
Join the Foundation for Geauga Parks' 2025 "Hike-a-thon" and help fundraise to protect the parks, trails, and preserves that make Geauga County special. Whether you hike, horseback ride, bike, or run, every step you take supports conservation, outdoor education, and access to nature for all.
💚 Why It Matters
By participating, you’re helping the Foundation for Geauga Parks fund vital projects like:
- Preserving rare habitats
- Supporting outdoor education programs
- Enhancing trails and park experiences for everyone
Nature needs champions. Thanks for being one of them!
Let's hike, ride, bike, and run toward a greener future — together!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Virtual Hike-a-thon - Pacesetter Closed
Online registration closed-
Be a Pacesetter—Register Early and Get the VIP Trail Experience!
Snag your spot as an Early Bird Pacesetter and unlock exclusive perks to fuel your Hike-a-Thon journey:
- Access to our easy-to-use online mileage tracker and real-time leaderboard
- Score digital coupons and savings from local partners
- Downloadable trail maps to guide your adventures
- An official event t-shirt and collectible pin to show off your trail pride
- A deluxe promotional giveaway card packed with goodies just for early registrants
Lace up, log miles, and lead the way—early bird perks are only available for a limited time!
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$35.00May 15 – Jun 15
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$40.00Jun 15 – Jul 30
Virtual Hike-a-thon - Hiker Closed
Just Want to Hit the Trails? Choose the No-Frills Registration Option!
Looking for a simple, budget-friendly way to join the Hike-a-Thon fun? Our Basic Registration gives you access to all the essentials:
- Access to our easy-to-use online mileage tracker and leaderboard
- Digital coupons and savings from local partners
- Downloadable trail maps to guide your hikes, rides, runs, and walks
Note: This option does not include the official event t-shirt, collectible pin, or deluxe promotional giveaway card.
Perfect for those who want to explore the outdoors, track their progress, and support a great cause—at a lower price point!
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$15.00May 15 - Jul 30
- Register online beginning May 15th.
- Fundraise for a cause you love! Encourage people to support your cause by donating through your personal race webpage. Every dollar helps preserve natural spaces for current and future generations!
- Hike, ride, bike, or run on your own schedule between June 15 and July 31, 2025.
- Choose your trails - any park or preserve in Geauga County or beyond!
- Track your miles and share your adventures with our Hike-a-thon community.
- Hike scenic trails
- Ride horseback along beautiful bridle trails
- Bike country roads or park paths
- Run your favorite routes and celebrate your miles!
This event is family-friendly, pet-friendly, and designed for all ages and abilities. Every mile you log helps protect the places you love.
Show off your hike-a-thon adventure and inspire others to get involved!!
- Snap a selfie and share the moment
- Tag #FGPHikeathon on Facebook or Instagram
- Every tagged selfie will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win great prizes valued at $100+
- Prizes awarded and winners announced weekly with a feature on social media!
Top teams
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Team Paige - Thriving Women$997.57 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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POJRaised:$751.90 |
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Cyco ManiacsRaised:$271.23 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Paige
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Paige Orvis$541.64 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Keith
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Keith Corkwell$536.02 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Paula
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Paula Raymond$536.02 Raised$100.00 Goal |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Foundation for Geauga Parks
- Phone
- (440) 564-1048
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
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Event Sponsors
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In-Kind Sponsors
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Retail Discount Sponsors
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