For each mile you log from August through October, our sponsors will match $1 as a donation to KELT.

what is the trail challenge?

When: August 1st-October 25th 

Where: From anywhere!

Cost: FREE 

The idea for the challenge is simple: you spend as many miles outside as you can from August to October. For each mile you log, our sponsors will match $1 as a donation to KELT.

From August 1st through October 25th, sign up as an individual or as a team, and log your mileage on foot, wheels or by paddle. Anyone can participate, no matter the fitness level, preferred trail use, income or availability. And if you aren't local to Maine, you can track miles from anywhere - it all counts towards our goal.

Grab your hiking boots (or bike, or kayak), and let's hit the trails!

How can I join in the challenge?

1. Local businesses pledge to match $1 for every mile logged by the community. 

2. YOU register for the KELT Trail Challenge on the Pledge-It Platform (either as an individual or team) for FREE.

3. Run, hike, bike, kayak, walk your dog (you name it!) from ANYWHERE, anytime between August 1st and October 25th.

4. Log your mileage on your Pledge-It Page and post photos/updates to the Community Page.

Go the Extra Mile

When you sign up to join the Explore the Estuary Trail Challenge, we will make it easy for participants to raise additional funds from friends and family. We know so many of you love our trails, and this is an opportunity for you to show us just how much!

How challenging will the trail challenge be?

It’s totally up to you! We recognize that everyone has differing abilities and want to create a space where all of our trail users feel comfortable and valued. As such, there is no minimum to how many miles you must log to participate.

The challenge will culminate in our inaugural Thorne Head 4K Trail Run on October 25, a casual Trail Run and post-run breakfast in our most popular preserve!

Who are the Trail Challenge Sponsors?

We are so fortunate to live, work and play in a region that is home to so many businesses who support nature-based recreation for all! Thanks for our community sponsors.

I love this community initiative! How can i sponsor or support miles?

Reach out to epistell@kennebecestuary.org to get an email with our sponsorship packet below for all the details on financially supporting and matching trail challenge miles.