Hike for Hospice - Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation

2026 Hike for Hospice Results

Thanks to the dedication of our Hikers, the 10th Annual Hike for Hospice reached new heights, setting an event fundraising record of more than $200,000 to help create a community where the best possible end-of-life care and grief support are available. This brings the total raised by Hike For Hospice Chatham-Kent since 2017 to over $1.35 million.

Event Photos

Check out all the great photos from this year's Hike for Hospice at the link below. Thanks to Rich Barry of Loft House Studios for capturing so many special moments!

Did you capture any great moments you would like to share with us? Tag @chathamkenthospice in your social media posts or send them to us at foundation@chathamkenthospice.com

View 2026 Hike Photos

Memorial Signs and T-Shirts

All of the memorial signs collected from the trail are available for pick up at Hospice Reception any time between 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. until Friday, May 22nd.

You can also pick up your pre-ordered Hike for Hospice t-shirt during this time if you did not get it on Hike day.

After this date please contact the Foundation office to arrange a time to pick up your sign or t-shirt.

Corporate Challenge 2026

You and your workplace are invited to participate in the annual Hike for Hospice Corporate Challenge!

Why should you and your business Hike for Hospice?

Hike provides a fun and safe team building experience accessible to all, with a little friendly competition of course!
Hike is an excellent way to showcase your company's social responsibility and commitment to our community
You will be provided with fundraising resources and support
You have the flexibility to Hike on May 3rd at the main event or remotely at your convenience
All proceeds stay in Chatham-Kent and benefit local families

The Corporate Challenge winner is determined by the highest AVERAGE fundraising per team member – to try to be fair to businesses of all sizes. The winner will claim the coveted Hike for Hospice Corporate Challenge trophy to display for the next year and receives a workplace coffee break for their crew!

Download the Corporate Challenge Toolkit by clicking on the button below. It has all the information you need to get started!

If you have any questions, please contact
Katherine Stinson, Special Events Coordinator
519-354-3113 ext. 2409 or kstinson@chathamkenthospice.com.

FAQs

Hike for Hospice takes place along Mud Creek Trail. To start the Hike, we gather behind John McGregor Secondary School (300 Cecile Street, Chatham). For the safety of all participants Cecile Street will be closed from the intersection of Faubert to the school parking lot. You can enter the school parking lot off of Indian Creek Road West. Limited parking will be available at John McGregor Secondary School.

Additional parking is available at Community of Christ Church on Faubert Drive and First Reformed Church on Lacroix. There is also limited street parking along Faubert Drive and Cecile Avenue.

Early Bird Check-In occurs on April 22 and 23, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at St. Andrew's Residence (99 Park St., Chatham). Please park in the Hospice lot and follow the Hike signs to the back entrance of St. Andrew's Residence. Early Bird Check-in is an opportunity to bring cash or cheque donations and pledges, as well as pick up your previously purchased Hike T-Shirt.

If you submit all donations at the Early Bird Check-In, you do not need to check-in on the day of Hike and can arrive at 1:30-1:45 (unless you want to enjoy the pre-hike activities!).