Hike for Kids 2023

VIRTUAL REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN

Can't attend in person but still want to support? You can still sign up for a virtual registration!

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR IN PERSON ATTENDANCE IS CLOSED

Want to join us in person? While online registration for in person attendance is closed - walk up registration will be available on Saturday, October 21st at the Virignia War Memorial at an increased price. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of your intended hike start time.

Hiker Start Times

9:00am 14-mile hiker waves begin
11:00am: 8-mile hiker waves begin
12:30pm: 3-mile hiker waves begin

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Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023

Event Times:

Hiker Staggered Starts:

9:00am 14-mile hiker waves begin
11:00am: 8-mile hiker waves begin
12:30pm: 3-mile hiker waves begin

Post-Hike Celebration: 1:30PM to 4:30PM

Location: Virginia War Memorial

621 S Belvidere St, Richmond, VA 23220

Registration Fees:

$40 per adult

$15 per child

Join our 12th annual Hike For Kids our signature fundraising event and support Blue Sky programming which connects Richmond area youth to the outdoors.

This outdoors event brings together hikers to either hit the trails of one of Richmond’s most popular attractions, the James River Park System, or any trail of their choice across the country. Together, participants raise funds and awareness of our outdoor education programs. Richmond hikers will enjoy some of the best urban trails in the country with either a 3, 8 or 14 mile loop. All are welcomed to celebrate the journey at our post-hike party with food, beer, games and live music.

Thank you to our Sponsors: Airington Law, CoStar Group Builds, The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Markel, Gill & Horner Wealth Managment Group, Outpost Richmond, Seven Hills Wealth Advisors, Richmond Family Magazine, and Väsen Brewing Company.

Join us on Saturday, October 21st! All proceeds from this event benefit the youth of Blue Sky Fund!

Here's what you can look forward to by joining us in person:

BASECAMP Start and end point for Hike!

Check in opens at 8:45AM at the Virginia War Memorial, our Hike for Kids ‘basecamp’.

Please arrive at basecamp 15 to 30 minutes prior to your hiking distance start time to check in and receive your bibs, SWAG bags, and drink/food tickets for the post-Hike celebration.

JAMES RIVER PARK SYSTEM HIKE 9:00AM to 1:30PM

Choose your own adventure! Enjoy some of the best urban trails in the country with either a 3-, 8- or 14-mile loop around the James River Park System.

8:45 AM: Check-in opens at the Virginia War Memorial
9:00 AM: 14-mile hike start time
11:00 AM: 8-mile hike start time
12:30 PM: 3-mile hike start time

**Scroll down for the trail maps below

Take breaks along the way at a Fuel Station and be sure to tag @BlueSkyFund in any social media stories and posts you make along the way!

Please note that online in-person registration will close on Wednesday, October 18th at 11:59 pm EST. Walk-up registration will be available onsite Saturday, October 21st starting at 8:45 am EST, with increased registration fees

POST-HIKE CELEBRATION 1:30PM to 4:30PM

Celebrate your journey at our post-hike party

Registered Hikers each receive one complimentary food and one complimentary beverage ticket
Live music plus fun family friendly games set up throughout the Virginia War Amphitheater
Peruse our auction items then place your bids through our Virtual Auction platform

We strive to make Hike For Kids accessible for anyone and everyone that wants to participate, including our supporters across the country.

Here's how you can join the journey virtually:

Register as a virtual hiker (we will mail you your swag bag!)
Hike any trail - any distance - on any day during the month of October.
Post a photo from your hike using the hashtag #TakeAHikeForKids and be sure to tag @BlueSkyFund for a chance to be featured.