28 MILES. ONE DAY. HELP GRANT WISHES FOR KIDS IN SAN DIEGO.

WHAT:  Hikers are invited to blaze the trails for wish kids again through this amazing program. The annual Trailblaze Challenge San Diego is more than a hike. It is more than a fundraiser. The Trailblaze Challenge, presented by Wheelhouse Credit Union, is a life-changing endurance experience that challenges participants physically and emotionally, and ultimately helps Make-A-Wish San Diego grant wishes to the 350 children with critical illnesses in our region.

Whether a novice hiker or advanced outdoor enthusiast, participants will have the opportunity to explore new trails, build confidence outdoors, and create life-long friendships all while training for the 28-mile trek on the iconic Pacific Crest Trail and raising funds to support wish-granting in our community. The Trailblaze Challenge is the most impactful event in Make-A-Wish San Diego’s history, raising over $3 million dollars in its first six years.

WHEN & WHERE:  

• January 17—February 2: FREE informational sessions (required to register) to learn more. Dates and locations vary, choose your session by visiting www.trailblazechallengesd.org and select “RSVP”.

WHO: Each Big Bear hike weekend anticipates 100+ hikers participating with over 30 trained hike leaders and medic volunteers for each hike.
And everyone is welcome to learn more about this incredible endurance challenge through upcoming informational sessions.

2023 Hiker Highlights:

• Parents of wish kids coming back to hike again
• “Wish Hero Trailblazers” who are pledging to hike BOTH weekends
• Make-A-Wish San Diego CEO & President, Suzanne Husby hiking her 4^th year now
• And many more experienced hikers, novice hikers, and San Diegans with connections to wish families in our community coming together.

HOW:

All new hikers will need to sign up for a FREE informational session to learn about the challenge commitment between January 17 and February 2—RSVP at www.trailblazechallengesd.org