HIKE 2B-RAD
HIKE-A-THON | October 1 - 31, 2023
ABOUT THE EVENT:
2B-RAD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has joined forces to do twice the good!
HIKE FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
Today’s realities are becoming ever uncertain and stressful for our communities at large and we’re seeing higher instances of anxiety, isolation, depression, suicide and obesity than ever before. Let’s get back to what’s truly important. Connecting with each other, connecting with nature and engaging with the world around us.
During the month of October, we host an annual Hike-A-Thon with a dual purpose: to help you experience nature and to raise money to provide individual scholarships and subsidized services for organizations and communities in need. It's a win win!
100% of the net proceeds go to providing individual scholarships and subsidized services for organizations and communities in need.
HIKING SCHEDULE 2023*
Join our group hikes listed below! You’re invited to keep your hiking going on your own throughout the month but we know how much fun it is to gather together and remember why we do this hike-a-thon!
10/7 - Rail Trail: Opening Event
Meet us at the Derby in Encinitas, CA for an opening event to kick off this year’s hike-a-thon. Enjoy breakfast bites, inspiring 2B-RAD stories, and get your hike on with us. Feeling Adventurous? Join the ocean polar plunge at the end of the trail. (3.5 mile loop along this coastal trail)
10/14 - Potato Chip Rock - see you this weekend!
Join us for a half day hike in true 2B-RAD style. This hike begins in Poway located in San Diego County. Trail tip: Bring 2 Liters of water per person, sun protection, snacks and pack a lunch. (7.4 miles roundtrip and 2,000ft of elevation to Potato Chip Rock)
10/21 - Nor Cal Hikes + SoCal Hikes
Choose your own adventure in SoCal or NorCal: 3 hikes commence this weekend in San Diego Mission Trails, the Santa Cruz Mountains and Los Gatos Trails. (4-6 miles)
10/28 - Mt. Helix: Sunset Closing Event
Walk up Mount Helix (from the firestation parking lot) with us to enjoy the sunset and food at the top as we return to the site of the inspiring Brad Humphrey’s memorial for the 5 year anniversary. Learn about the story and inspiration that started Hike 2B-RAD and celebrate our accomplishments in the outdoors together this year!
*Maps, meeting places, and hike details will be provided to all registered hikers.
Every hiker is eligible for this year’s miles based tickets to win some RAD swag BUT, those miles must be captured through 2B-RAD’s tracking form! Beginning October 1st - you can track your miles all month long.
The more miles you track, the more tickets you get to help access hiker prizes and perks. Click above to track your miles.
2022 Hike-A-Thon SUCCESS
2022 HIKE-A-THON POST-EVENT HIGHLIGHTS & SUCCESS
Thanks to YOU, our 2022 Hike-A-Thon was a great success. Last year, we came together across multiple cities to hike 17,245 miles and raised over $80,000! A total of 261 people attended 13 in-person guided hikes across the west coast and rocky mountain region, with 388 hikers for the month-long event.
LEARN ABOUT OUR MISSION
100% of net proceeds go to providing programs, scholarships & subsidized services including:
Resilience building and outdoor adventures for youth impacted by health challenges
Mental well-being and nature-based practices that uplift individuals struggling with hardships
Protecting public use of greenspaces and access to nature’s beauty
Mountain Safety: education, search and rescue
By sponsoring this year’s 2B-RAD Hike-A-Thon, you’ll be contributing directly to programs that uplift youth and communities to have a direct connection to nature and impact on their well-being while simultaneously amplifying your brand to our engaged community.