Walk for Hawks 2026

Every fall, The Raptor Trust’s medical team cares for some of the most severe injuries of the year; many resulting from the challenges birds face during fall migration. All funds raised from our Walk for Hawks Personal Migration Challenge will directly support the treatment and rehabilitation of these wild birds, giving them a second chance to heal and fly free again.

From September 26 to October 4, set your own migration challenge. Choose your method of movement: hike, run, bike, walk, roll, move at your own pace and record your mileage using an app or hand tally. Submit your miles by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 4 and winners will be determined in the following days. Winning categories include:

• Most mileage on wheels: men's, women's and youth winners
• Most mileage on foot: men's, women's and youth winners
• Overall most elevation gain: one winner

In addition, each day there will be daily winners drawn and prizes given! 

All are welcome to attend our Open House Kick-Off celebration on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at our Education Center. Pick up your t-shirt, patch and case study. Learn all about Red-tailed hawks, this year's featured hawk from our education team. Enjoy light refreshments and meet like-minded supporters. Get some miles in early with a staff-led hike after the open house! If you cannot attend the Kick-Off, we will mail your items to you. 

At TRT, we believe every bird deserves a safe migration—and that every journey matters. Whether you move one mile or one hundred, your participation makes a difference. Let’s put our feet to work so injured wings can fly again! 

Thank you for supporting our work and mission!