3rd Annual All Trails Challenge In Wissahickon Park Underway

PHILADELPHIA – The Third Annual All Trails Challenge from the Friends of the Wissahickon is underway, tasking outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to hike, run, bike, or horseback ride all 50 miles of Wissahickon Valley Park’s trails.

The All Trails Challenge (ATC) is not a race, and you don’t have to be a conditioned athlete to enjoy the beauty of this urban oasis, while supporting the Friends of the Wissahickon's (FOW) ongoing stewardship to preserve the park.

Friends, family, and coworkers can join your effort by sponsoring you. More than 245 people participated in the 2017 ATC, completing over 5,000 miles and raising $29,000.

The family-friendly activity began on Aug. 20 for FOW members and continues through Nov. 27.

Along the way there’ll be mileage and fundraising incentives, lots of giveaways, and scheduled hikes and walks with great prizes, including exclusive vacations for the top mileage and fundraising participants.

There will be an ATC kick off party at 6 p.m. on Sept. 6 at Wissahickon Brewing Company where you can pick up your ATC packet and meet fellow competitors.

The first 50 registered will enjoy a free Wissahickon Brew. RSVP for the party here.

All ATC participants who have registered with a minimum of $50 raised or contributed are eligible to compete for prizes based on miles completed.

Prizes include:

• A five-day/four-night stay at an all-inclusive 4-star island resort, including airfare.
• A weekend getaway at SkyTop Lodge Resort in Pennsylvania.
• A night on the town in Philadelphia.
• Tickets to ATC and FOW events plus tons of giveaways, surprise goodies, and swag bags throughout the four months of ATC.

See how to participate in the ATC below:

STEP 1

Register for the 2018 ATC online here, and check back for updates, tips on how to get started and keep going, see the park, promote your progress among your network, and more. All participants who have registered with a minimum of $50 raised or contributed are eligible to compete for prizes based on miles completed.

STEP 2

Track your mileage with a handy fitness tracking app like Strava, FitBit or Map My Fitness and sync it with your fundraising page. Or manually upload it to your Everyday Hero Supporter Page.

STEP 3

Start logging miles on the FOW website and raising money for Wissahickon Valley Park.

STEP 4

Spread the word! Create a fundraising page and share updates with friends and family via email and social media.

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