ACCELERATING THE PACE TO END CHILDREN'S CANCER
The entire Ultimate Hike weekend is a life-changing, lifesaving event that combines the joy of hiking with the mission of raising funds for pediatric cancer research. You'll conquer rugged terrains and take in breathtaking views as you hike up to 30 miles in one day, all in support of funding cures. Ultimate Hike brings together passionate supporters and survivors, united in our dedication to make a difference in the lives of children and their families affected by cancer.
Join us for the final 2024 Ultimate Hike
On our Fall edition to the Foothills Ultimate Hike, you'll travel up to 23 beautiful miles through Carolina landscape.
2025 Ultimate Hikes
Central Texas
March 29, 2025
Our Central Texas Ultimate Hike covers up to 26 miles near Austin, TX. You'll pass through bottomland hardwoods, lush forest, and prairie grasslands.
Foothills Trail (Spring)
April 26, 2025
The Foothills Trail Ultimate Hike takes participants up to 28 scenic miles across this popular North and South Carolina-based trail.
Shenandoah Valley
May 17, 2025
Hike up to 21 miles along Massanutten Mountain with views of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains in the heart of beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
Northern California
June 2025
Imagine hiking up to 19 miles through majestic oak woodland forests, taking in breathtaking views, and making a lasting impact on the fight against childhood cancer.
This hike stuns with up to 26 gorgeous miles of our northernmost trail, overlooking sparkling Lake Superior.
You can still support the 2024 Superior Ultimate Hike! Donate here.
The Jackson Hole trek will take participants up to 18 scenic miles across the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
You can still support the 2024 Jackson Hole Ultimate Hike! Donate here.
Experience the beauty of autumn on the Foothills Trail in upstate South Carolina, where cooler temperatures and vibrant autumn colors create an unforgettable backdrop.
You can still support the 2024 Foothills Fall Ultimate Hike! Donate here.
Questions? Register for an info session!
Join us for an upcoming information session with coaches and staff to learn more, or email us at ultimatehike@curesearch.org.
Join a local community hike
Community hikes are led by dedicated volunteers across the country. Join one of the existing community hikes below, or sign up to host your own! Our staff will be there every step of the way to assist in planning your event.
Umstead
CureSearch Hike
Oct. 19, 2024
William B. Umstead State Park
Cary, NC
STL Hikes
for Pediatric Cancer
Oct. 19, 2024
Greensfelder Park
St. Louis, MO
Alexandria
CureSearch Hike
Date TBD - 2025
Gravelly Point Park
Washington, DC