The East Coast Trail belongs to all of us.
It's not about the distance. It's not about the time. It's about what happens when you stand on a headland above the North Atlantic and remember that some things are bigger than your inbox, your deadlines, and your to-do list.
The East Coast Trail is 336 km of that feeling. TrailRaiser exists so it stays that way — maintained, open, and wild — for everyone who needs a reason to keep going.
The trail can't take care of itself. Every registration, every fundraising page, every dollar raised goes directly to the trail that brought you here.
We're raising $100,000 for the trail we love.
Every registered hiker has a personal fundraising page. That page — shared with your people — is the single most powerful thing you can do for this trail between now and June 6.
Your Path to the Trail
Five steps from registration to the trailhead
Register
ⓘ Zeffy tip prompt — set to $0 if you preferOpen Your Email
Create Your Page
Share the Link
Walk It
Need more detail on any step?
Register on Zeffy
Choose your hike, complete registration. Takes under five minutes.
ⓘ Zeffy will prompt you to add a platform tip — you can set this to any amount, including $0.Open your confirmation email
Your email contains a direct link to create your personal fundraising page. Click it immediately — it takes two minutes.
Set your goal and tell your story
Give your page a fundraising target. Add one sentence about why you walk this trail. Every $50 raised earns one additional prize draw entry.
Share the link
Text it. Post it. Email it. Zeffy handles all donations and tax receipts automatically.
Show up on June 6
Mobile High School. Check-in from 9:30am. Lace up. The coast does the rest.
Your trail. Your way.
Whether you're bringing the kids on their first coastal walk or chasing a finish time on the race course — there's a place for you at TrailRaiser. Tap any option for full details.
Easy · Family
Hike #1 — Family
3.5 km · ~2 hrs
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Beaches Path — Mobile to Lolans Meadow & return. Paced and guided throughout. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Distance: 3.5 km · Duration: ~2 hours
Start: Mobile · Finish: Mobile High School
Easy · Moderate
Hike #2 — Moderate
6.5 km · ~2.5 hrs
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Tinkers Point Path — Starting at Tors Cove trailhead, finishing at Mobile High School. Bus shuttle from Mobile High School (~8 min drive, 16 min round trip).
Distance: 6.5 km · Duration: ~2.5 hours
Start: Tors Cove trailhead · Finish: Mobile High School
Moderate · Long
Hike #3 — Long
15 km · ~4.5 hrs
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La Manche + Tinkers Point — Each trail section rated Easy individually; combined length makes this moderate. Bus shuttle from Mobile High School to the La Manche Road turnaround (~17 min, 34 min round trip).
Distance: 15 km · Duration: ~4.5 hours
Start: La Manche Road Turnaround · Finish: Mobile High School
Moderate · Power
Hike #4 — Power Hike
19.1 km · ~5 hrs
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Mickeleens + Beaches Path — A serious full-day coastal challenge. Starting at Bay Bulls trailhead, finishing at Mobile High School.
Distance: 19.1 km · Duration: ~5 hours
Start: Bay Bulls · Finish: Mobile High School
Power · Hard
TrailRacer — Half
~12 km · Half · Timed
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La Manche Village Path + Tinkers Point Path — B) La Manche Village Suspension Bridge to Tors Cove (6.4km, easy); C) Tinkers Point, Tors Cove to Mobile Beach (5km, easy).
Distance: ~12 km · Start: La Manche Village · Finish: Mobile High School
Check-in: Brigus South Community Centre — bus to starting line
Aid station at end of La Manche Village Path. Chip timing by Paradise Running Club. Post-race reception 12:30–2:30pm: lunch, live entertainment, prize announcements.
Requires two registrations: Zeffy plus UltraSignUp ($10 + fees, closes June 5 at 9am NT). Organized by Don Clarke / The Outfitters.
Dual registration required
Hard · Difficult
TrailRacer — Full
23 km · Full · Timed
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Flamber Head Path + La Manche Village Path + Tinkers Point Path — A) Flamber Head, Brigus South to La Manche Village (11.5km, moderate–difficult); B) La Manche Village Suspension Bridge to Tors Cove (6.4km, easy); C) Tinkers Point, Tors Cove to Mobile Beach (5km, easy).
Distance: 23 km · Start: Brigus South · Finish: Mobile High School
Check-in: Brigus South Community Centre — bus to starting lines
Aid stations at end of Flamber Head Path & La Manche Village Path. Chip timing by Paradise Running Club. Post-race reception 12:30–2:30pm: lunch, live entertainment, prize announcements.
Requires two registrations: Zeffy plus UltraSignUp ($10 + fees, closes June 5 at 9am NT). Organized by Don Clarke / The Outfitters.
Dual registration requiredThe more you raise, the more you can win.
Every registered hiker is eligible for draw prizes. Thanks to the generous support of our partners in the business community.
Every $50 raised = 1 additional prize draw entry. Every registered hiker is automatically eligible regardless of fundraising total.
3 prizes — details coming soon
1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes TBC
1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes TBC
Every registered hiker entered automatically
Full prize details & eligibility rules
Top Fundraising Teams
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Teams of more than 10 members are not eligible for team prizes.
Top Individual Fundraisers
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Prize eligibility
Cash & cheque must reach ECTA office (50 Pippy Place, Unit 9, St. John's) by 4pm Thursday, June 4.
Credit card donations must be completed online by 11:59pm NDT Friday, June 5.
ECTA staff and board members are not eligible. Donations made on June 6 are not prize-eligible.
All registered hikers eligible for draw prizes. Every $50 raised = 1 additional entry.
Dates, Logistics, and More
Important Dates
Register on Zeffy
Secure your spot and activate your personal fundraising page.
Fundraise!
Share your page. Every $50 raised = 1 additional prize draw entry.
Final check-in times & bus schedules confirmed
Sent directly to all registered participants.
Cash & cheque donation deadline
Must be received at ECTA office (50 Pippy Place, Unit 9, St. John's) by 4pm.
Online donation deadline for prize eligibility
Credit card donations must be completed online by 11:59pm NDT.
TrailRaiser 2026 — Event Day
Check-in at Mobile High School from 9:30am. Lace up. Hit the trail.
Transportation & Parking
Parking
- Do not park at trailheads.
- Limited parking at Mobile High School.
- Overflow parking at Ken Williams Southern Shore Arena — free shuttle to Mobile High School.
Shuttle buses
- Shuttles to trailheads & overflow parking are free.
- From Mount Pearl and St. John's: $10 per person. Select and pay during Zeffy registration.
- Shuttle fees are not eligible for tax receipts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to fundraise to participate?
No. Registration on Zeffy is all that's required to hike. But every registered hiker is in the prize draws, and every $50 raised earns an additional entry.
Will I receive a tax receipt?
Donations of $20 or more are eligible. Online donations through Zeffy generate an automatic receipt. For cash or cheque, collect the donor's full name, mailing address, email, and phone number so ECTA can issue manually.
How does the Trail Race work?
The Trail Race requires two registrations: Zeffy (same as all hikers) plus a separate timed race registration on UltraSignUp. Both must be completed before race day.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes — the Family Hike (#1) is designed for all ages. Participants under 18 need a parent or guardian to accept the event waiver during registration. Pet-free event; service animals welcome.
When will routes for Hikes #2–#4 be confirmed?
Full check-in times and route details sent to all registered participants by Monday, June 1.
Can I donate without registering?
Yes — through any participant's personal fundraising page, or sponsor a team or individual via Zeffy.
Additional questions?
(709) 738-HIKE (4453) · Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
information@eastcoasttrail.com
Pets, accessibility & good to know
- Pet-free event. No animals at Mobile High School or on shuttle buses. Service animals are welcome.
- Participants under 18 require a parent or guardian to accept the event waiver during registration.
- The Family Hike (#1) is paced and guided — suitable for all fitness levels including children.
- Cash donations are not accepted on event day (June 6). Credit card deadline is 11:59pm NDT June 5.
Register to Hike & Fundraise
June 6, 2026 · Town of Mobile.
Become a TrailRaiser and join in raising $100,000 for the East Coast Trail.
Together we can help keep The Trail free and clear(ed) for all, always.