Virginia Xtreme Hike 2026
Dust off your boots and make your miles matter! Xtreme Hike combines a passion for the outdoors with a united goal: finding a cure for cystic fibrosis. This three-day experience features one-day hikes of 13 or 26 miles through the stunning mountains of Virginia. Participants benefit from full support, including summer training hikes, experienced hike leaders, rest stops, and hotel accommodations for a 3-day, 2-night stay during the main event. Beyond the physical effort, hikers are asked to raise a minimum of $2,500 in support of their participation in the event.
Included in your Xtreme Hike Experience:
· Three-month training program
· Xtreme Hike Volunteer Guides on the trail with you
· Hotel accommodations and meals on hike weekend (3 days/2 nights)
· Xtreme Hike swag
· Transportation to & from the trailhead on hike day
· Stocked aid stations
· Pre-Hike Pasta Dinner
· Finish Line Celebration
· Victory Awards breakfast
The Hiker's Journey
Before the big event, we'll host training hikes every other weekend throughout the summer to help you prepare. These hikes are a great way to build endurance and confidence for Xtreme Hike Weekend. Each session will take place on a different trail, offering new challenges and experiences to get you ready for the adventure ahead. Stay tuned, our full training hike schedule will be announced soon!
The Hike weekend starts on Friday; hikers will check in at Shenandoah Crossings in Gordonsville. We will host a pre-hike pasta party and hold a safety briefing. Then it's lights out! On Saturday morning, September 19th, hikers check in around 2:30am before boarding a 15-passenger van to be shuttled to the trailhead. Fully stocked aid stations will provide an assortment of food and drink along the trail. 26 or 13-miles later enjoy a Finish Line Celebration with fellow hikers and volunteers. Hikers are then shuttled back to the hotel for a post-hike celebration party. On Sunday morning, September 20th, hikers enjoy a Victory Awards Breakfast before their return trip home.
Xtreme Hike is open to everyone, whether this is your bucket-list adventure or you're a seasoned hiker. By joining our training hikes, you'll gain the confidence and endurance to conquer either the half or full marathon-distance challenge.
There's nothing quite like the camaraderie built on the trail. Come be part of our Hike family and experience the journey together!
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