Unfortunately, due to low registration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our 2022 Trail Raiser On the Go. We would like to offer a sincere thank-you to the individuals who registered for the Trail Raiser On the Go - we appreciate the support you have given the East Coast Trail Association. Your hard work in fundraising and hiking does not go unnoticed. We look forward to joining together once again in June 2023 at our Trail Raiser Community Hike.

Come Hike and Fundraise With Us

From September 12 to November 6, rally up a team of friends, family, coworkers, or just your own two feet. We are targeting a fundraising goal of $50,000 to help maintain, enhance, and develop the East Coast Trail in 2023. For example, funds raised in 2021 have been used in 2022 to enhance Tinkers Point Path, the south end of Bear Cove Point Path, and Island Meadow Path. These funds will also go towards replacing the La Manche suspension bridge stairs in 2023. These enhancements include replacing damaged structures and clearing overgrown areas of the paths.  

What is Trail Raiser On the Go?

The East Coast Trail “Trail Raiser On the Go” is the East Coast Trail Association’s annual fall fundraiser, running this year from September 12 until November 6, 2022. Over the course of four sessions, totalling eight weeks, fundraisers are encouraged to complete self-guided hikes, following the suggested schedule. To complement each session's hikes, we have partnered with local businesses along the ECT to offer Trail Raiser On the Go participants fun activities to try over the fall season (see hike and activity schedule below).

Hiking Challenge & Activities

In addition to completing session hikes, over the course of the Trail Raiser On the Go, fundraisers will have the opportunity to partake in different activities along the Trail scheduled during each session. More information relating to the activity schedule will be shared via newsletter, so be sure to keep an eye on your email inbox! Note, the above schedule of activities is tentative and subject to change. 

To Participate In the Fundraiser

• Register:  Sign up using the registration link below and begin fundraising  the $50 minimum donation. 
• Plan ahead: Choose which paths you want to hike and which activities you want to partake in during each session. Making a plan ahead of time and preparing accordingly helps to ensure your safety while hiking. 
• Enter to win: Let us know which path(s) you have completed at the end of each session to be entered for draw prizes (more information below). 
• Cash and cheques must be submitted to our office, located at 50 Pippy Place, Unit 9. Cash and cheques that are received before 4:00pm on Thursday, November 3 will be eligible for prizes. Those received after this deadline will not be eligible for prizes but are still accepted.  

In addition, all credit card donations made online until midnight on Friday, November 4, will be eligible for prizes.

Fundraising Challenge

• $50,000 Fundraising Goal
• Minimum $50 donation - which you can pay yourself or fundraise! This is required for adults (16+) to participate in the post-fundraiser celebration at Quidi Vidi Brewery and to be entered in the session draw prizes.
• We also challenge all adult participants to raise $250! Help us meet this challenge, and if realized, we will meet/exceed our fundraising goal of $50,000 for this fundraiser.!
• Once you have registered, you will be asked to set up a personal fundraising page. You can send fundraising emails, receive credit card donations, manage pledges, and view your fundraising status. 
• You can also collect cash and cheque pledges. Collect the full name, mailing address and email address of any cash or cheque donors to ensure they receive a tax receipt. Donations over $20 are eligible for a tax receipt. 
• Deliver all cash and cheque pledges to the East Coast Trail Association.  All money turned in to the ECTA office (50 Pippy Place, Suite 9, St. John's) by 4:00 pm on Thursday, November 3, will be eligible for fundraising prizes. 
• All credit card donations made online until midnight on Friday, November 4, will be eligible for prizes.
• Cash and cheque p ledges and donations will not be accepted onsite on closing event day.

Volunteering Are you interested in volunteering at the event? We greatly appreciate all volunteers who make this event possible; please click the link to send us an email to find out more about the available volunteer opportunities. 

Safety Considerations Click the link for information on what to bring and more.

Hiker Waiver  All hikers must sign a waiver form electronically as they complete the online registration process. If you are bringing a child/children (under 18), they have to be identified and covered by the waiver.  

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