Welcome to Ultimate Hike
CureSearch's Ultimate Hike program gives you the opportunity to tell children's cancer to "take a hike" by trekking 20-30 miles in one day on some of the country's most beautiful trails. To date, Ultimate Hikers have raised over $5 Million in support of CureSearch's mission to end childhood cancer.
Our training program ensures participants of all fitness levels will be prepared for their Ultimate Hike adventure. Train with a group in one of our official training cities, or train from anywhere with online support from your coach and teammates. An Ultimate Hike event weekend includes lodging, food, transportation, trail support ... and a life-changing experience. CureSearch staff provide fundraising tools and guidance to ensure you reach your goals and help change the odds for children with cancer.
"Taking part twice as a Hiker confirms for me that this event makes me feel like I'm committed to something bigger than myself, bigger than cancer! Coming together with other Hikers for a common cause...Beat childhood cancer with our boots!"
-Dolly Sods Wilderness Ultimate Hiker
Find an Event
In 2021, CureSearch will be hosting nine traditional Ultimate Hikes. In addition, dedicated volunteers will be planning several large CureSearch Hikes that are open to the public. Use the map below to find an Ultimate Hike near you, or learn more about the 2021 Ultimate Hikes here. Have a different trail destination in mind? Email us to learn more about planning your own CureSearch hike!
Upcoming Events
Lake Georgetown - April 17, 2021
Foothills Trail - April 24, 2021
Shenandoah Valley - May 15, 2021
Superior Hiking Trail - August 28, 2021
Baxter Trails CureSearch Hike Founded by Harlan's Heroes - TBD
Pacific Crest Trail - 2021 TBD
Ozark Highlands Trail - October, 23, 2021
Southeast - Saturday, November 13, 2021
Raleigh/Umstead - 2021 TBD
Click the button on the top left corner to filter by event type.
Fundraisers
"Not often can you look around a room full of people and realize that although they all came together for different reasons, each one of them is someone you would genuinely want to spend time with. That's one of the things that makes Ultimate Hike unique."
-Frank, Ultimate Hike Coach
About CureSearch
At CureSearch for Children's Cancer, our mission is to end childhood cancer by driving targeted and innovative research with measurable results in an accelerated time frame.