Hike, Ride, Bike, or Run and raise money for Geauga’s parks and trails!
June 15 - July 31, 2025
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!
HOW IT WORKS:
- Register online beginning May 15.
- 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.
PARTICIPANT PERKS:
- Official Hike-A-Thon T-shirt and pin for all registered Pacesetters
- Exclusive discounts from local retail partners
- Chances to win great prizes for top fundraisers
- Special prizes for posting selfies on social media!
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE:
- 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.
SNAP, SHARE, AND WIN!
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!
