Hike for Kids 2024

Join our 13th annual Hike For Kids on Saturday, October 19th 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 and adventure programs. Richmond hikers will enjoy some of the best city trails in the country with either a 3, 7 or 14 mile loop through the James River Park System. 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, McGuireWoods, Outpost Richmond, Spotts Fain, Richmond Family Magazine, and Väsen Brewing Company.

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$45,731.01

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$85,000.00

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of your goal reached

Aalya Crowl $40.00 raised
Eloise Crowl $15.00 raised
Miles Maida
Margaret Maida
Sara Maida
Andy VanDeusen
Hezekiah Malpica
Denise Malone
James Kane
Andrew Sporrer $260.00 raised
Pat Land
Ty Toepke
Eva Medic
Kobe Deguzman
Sheri Crowell

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Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Event Times:

Hiker Staggered Starts:

9:00am 14-mile hiker waves begin
11:00am: 7-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 us on Saturday, October 19th! 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: 7-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 16th at 11:59 pm EST. Walk-up registration will be available onsite Saturday, October 19th 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
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