2027 Colorado Trail Ultimate Hike
Every Mile.
A challenge that changes lives for kids.
Take on 10.5 or 21 Miles on section 2 and 3 of the Colorado Trail. The Colorado Trail offers an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Rocky Mountains, with sweeping alpine views, peaceful forests, and breathtaking ridgelines.
A challenge worth taking on
Hike for the kids who cannot wait.
- Hike daySeptember 18, 2027
- Distance10.5 or 21 Miles
- WhereHighlands Ranch, CO
Children with cancer need safer, more effective treatments, and research needs momentum.
Ultimate Hike turns a personal challenge into collective impact. Your training, fundraising, and time on the trail help CureSearch accelerate the development of new treatments for children.
You can do this
More than a hike.
A fully supported journey.
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Training that meets you where you are
You do not need to be an experienced hiker. CureSearch provides coaches both in person and virtually, complete with a training plan that helps you build confidence one mile at a time.
Training citiesDenver, Salt Lake City, Bozeman and Virtual
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A community beside you
Prepare with fellow hikers, friends, family, and a CureSearch team united by a purpose bigger than the trail.
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Support beyond the trail
Fundraising tools and personal guidance help you turn your challenge into meaningful support for childhood cancer research.
Your effort becomes impact
Every Mile.
Every training hike builds strength. Every conversation builds awareness. Every dollar helps fuel research designed to reach children faster.
Choose your path
There is more than one way to join the hike.
Start on your own, find your people, or bring a group together. Each option leads to the official event registration page.
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Go as an individual
Take on a meaningful personal challenge and meet a community along the way.
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Join a team
Share the experience with people already gathering around the mission.
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Create a team
Invite friends, family, or coworkers to take on the challenge together.
Why CureSearch
Help cancer treatments reach children faster.
CureSearch identifies promising science, funds the critical steps between discovery and treatment, and holds every project to clear milestones. 5 out of 7 evaluable preclinical research projects funded through CureSearch’s Acceleration Initiative have advanced to clinical trials, more than double the typical success rate for new cancer therapies entering the clinic. Your commitment to the Ultimate Hike helps move that work forward.
The trail is waiting
Choose the distance that challenges you.
Take on 10.5 or 21 miles on section 2 and 3 of the Colorado Trail. The Colorado Trail offers an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Rocky Mountains, with sweeping alpine views, peaceful forests, and breathtaking ridgelines.
What to Expect
Your Ultimate Hike is more than a day on the trail, it’s a full weekend experience built around community, challenge, and making an impact.
- A full weekend experience. Friday kicks off starts with a group outing to Red Rocks. Complete with Yoga on The Rocks! Hike weekend officially starts with dinner and welcome reception at 5:30 PM
- A challenging day on the trail. Hike on the famous Colorado Trail. This hike covers up to 21 miles on sections 2 & 3. You will be full supported by our expert coaches and aid stations!
- A supportive community. Connect with fellow hikers, CureSearch staff, and supporters throughout the weekend.
- Training and fundraising support. Get the tools, resources, and support you need to prepare for the hike and reach your fundraising goal.
- Meals and celebrations. Come together for mission-centered meals, a post-hike dinner, and a Sunday awards celebration.
- A weekend to remember. Leave tired, proud, and knowing you helped fund cures for children with cancer.
What happens next
A real note from our Ultimate Hike team!
Sign up and we will send you information about what the weekend is actually like. Things like:
- Why what makes it “ultimate” is the impact, not the mileage
- How coaching and training support work, in person and virtually
- What is included: lodging, meals and full trail support
- A short video filmed out on the trail
An actual person from the Ultimate Hike team follows up to answer your questions. After that, occasional hike news and stories. Unsubscribe any time.
Questions
Start with what you need to know.
No. Ultimate Hike welcomes first-time hikers and experienced trail lovers. CureSearch provides coaching and resources to help you prepare.
The Colorado Trail Ultimate Hike offers a 10.5-mile route and a 21-mile route through the breathtaking ridgelines of the Colorado Trail
Training begins June 26, 2027, giving you time to build confidence and prepare for hike day on September 18, 2027.
Yes. You can register as an individual, join an existing team, or create a team of your own.
Your fundraising supports CureSearch’s work to identify promising science and move better childhood cancer treatments toward patients faster.
If you still have questions, contact us at ultimatehike@curesearch.org.
2027 Colorado Trail Ultimate Hike
Every Mile.
Every child.
Every breakthrough.
Take the first step toward an experience that can change your life and help change the future for children with cancer.