The East Coast Trail brings us all incredible joy – from stunning landscapes to peaceful paths. Now is the time to give back! To maintain the 336km of trail we love, ensuring its quality and safety, we need to work together to raise $100,000.

Rally your crew! Form a team, choose your June 7th hike, set a fundraising goal and spread the word – let's ensure our cherished trail is well maintained. Join the 2025 Trail Raiser Community Hike in Torbay on June 7th, International Trails Day. 

Calling all hikers, trail runners, and nature lovers: Team up, register today and start fundraising! Every dollar you fundraise will directly support trail maintenance and operations: keeping bridges safe, paths clear, and markers visible.

Together, let's ensure our cherished East Coast Trail is well maintained.

 
Your Fundraising Reward: Adventure Awaits!

One round-trip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination.
*(No cash value. Taxes, fees, and surcharges not included. Blackout dates and restrictions apply.)

More funds raised = better chances to win.

Plus even more Prizes to be won! 3 Early Bird Draws, Top 3 Individual Fundraiser Prizes & Top 3 Team Fundraiser Prizes!

Prizes & Eligibility

Every dollar you raise helps maintain and protect the East Coast Trail—and we want to recognize your hard work! Whether you're hiking solo or with a team, you have the chance to win amazing prizes!

Early Bird Prize Draws  

• Anyone who fundraises or donates $50+ is eligible for draw prizes.
• Teams with more than 10 members aren’t eligible for team prizes, but individuals can still win individual or draw prizes.
• All pledges via cash/cheque must be received by 4pm, Thursday, June 5 at the ECTA office. Cash donations & sponors will be not accepted on June 7th.
• Credit card donations must be received by 11:59pm Friday, June 6 (NDT) to qualify.
• ECTA Staff & Board Members are not eligible for prizing. 

Why Your Fundraising Support Matters

Love the East Coast Trail? Your support keeps it thriving! 

Join the Community Hike on June 7th with a minimum $50 donation, paid or fundraised. But imagine the feeling of knowing your fundraising helped maintain that bridge, recover from storm damage, guided a lost hiker, and protected the stunning views you cherish. Every dollar raised directly supports the maintenance and operation of our beloved coastal paths. 

This International Trails Day, let's unite to safeguard the East Coast Trail for all who seek its beauty. Aim for a $250 individual or $2500 team goal and become a true trail champion. Our $100,000 goal is achievable – register now and pour your passion into preserving the trail we love! 

Every cherished moment on the East Coast Trail is a gift made possible by someone's care. Now, be that someone.

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

Hike Options & Details

Use the chart & links below to determine your hike of choice, to be selected during the Registration process:
Torbay Common is located at 8 Kinsmen Place, Torbay, NL.

Transportation & Safety: Parking, Shuttle Buses & Other Considerations : Click the link to learn more about parking options, shuttle buses & trail safety! Shuttle buses to trailheads & overflow parking are free. The only shuttle bus that needs to be paid for (in advance) are the Shuttle Buses from Mount Pearl and St. John's, chosen during the Registration process. 

What To Bring

Tax Receipts :  Donations and pledges $20 and over are eligible for a tax receipt. Collect the full name, mailing address, email address, and phone number of any cash or cheque donors to ensure wecan issue them a tax receipt. For online donors, the name on the credit card used will be the name on the tax receipt. Shuttle bus fees are not eligible for tax receipts.

 Please call (709) 738-4453 or email  information@eastcoasttrail.com  for help with fundraising or any other questions.