East Coast Trail — TrailRaiser 2026
East Coast Trail TrailRaiser 2026

Connect with The Trail That Connects us all

Hike · Run · Walk · Give

June 6, 2026  ·  Town of Mobile

In partnership with
We Are All TrailRaisers

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.

How It Works

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

1Start

Register

ⓘ Zeffy tip prompt — set to $0 if you prefer
2Step 2

Open Your Email

3Step 3

Create Your Page

4Step 4

Share the Link

🏃5June 6

Walk It

Need more detail on any step?
1

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.
2

Open your confirmation email

Your email contains a direct link to create your personal fundraising page. Click it immediately — it takes two minutes.

3

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.

4

Share the link

Text it. Post it. Email it. Zeffy handles all donations and tax receipts automatically.

5

Show up on June 6

Mobile High School. Check-in from 9:30am. Lace up. The coast does the rest.

Route Options & Details

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
+

Beaches PathMobile 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

Check-in: 9:30am · Mobile High School Start: 10:15am · Finish: ~12:30pm
Easy · Moderate Hike #2 — Moderate 6.5 km · ~2.5 hrs
+

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

Check-in: 9:00am · Mobile High School Shuttle to start · Start: ~10:30am · Finish: ~12:30pm
Moderate · Long Hike #3 — Long 15 km · ~4.5 hrs
+

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

Check-in: 8:00am · Mobile High School Shuttle departs 8:15am · Start: ~8:45am · Finish: ~1:15pm
Moderate · Power Hike #4 — Power Hike 19.1 km · ~5 hrs
+

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

Check-in: 7:30am · Bay Bulls Trailhead Start: 7:35am · Finish: ~1:00pm
Power · Hard TrailRacer — Half ~12 km · Half · Timed
+

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
+

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 required
Prizes

The 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.

Early Bird Draws

3 prizes — details coming soon

Top Fundraising Teams

1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes TBC

Top Individual Fundraisers

1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes TBC

Draw Prizes for All

Every registered hiker entered automatically

Full prize details & eligibility rules

Top Fundraising Teams

#2
2nd Place Team

[Prize TBC]

#1
Top Team

[Prize TBC]

#3
3rd Place Team

[Prize TBC]

Teams of more than 10 members are not eligible for team prizes.

Top Individual Fundraisers

#2
2nd Individual

[Prize TBC]

#1
Top Individual

[Prize TBC]

#3
3rd Individual

[Prize TBC]

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dates, Logistics, and More


Important Dates
Now · April

Register on Zeffy

Secure your spot and activate your personal fundraising page.

April & May

Fundraise!

Share your page. Every $50 raised = 1 additional prize draw entry.

Monday, June 1

Final check-in times & bus schedules confirmed

Sent directly to all registered participants.

Thursday, June 4 · 4pm

Cash & cheque donation deadline

Must be received at ECTA office (50 Pippy Place, Unit 9, St. John's) by 4pm.

Friday, June 5 · 11:59pm NDT

Online donation deadline for prize eligibility

Credit card donations must be completed online by 11:59pm NDT.

Saturday, June 6 · International Trails Day

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.
Partners
Event Partner
Adventure Partner
Travel Partner

Register to Hike & Fundraise

June 6, 2026  ·  Town of Mobile.
Help us hit $100,000 for the East Coast Trail.

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Connect with The Trail That Connects us all

Hike · Run · Walk · Give

June 6, 2026  ·  Town of Mobile

In partnership with
We Are All TrailRaisers

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.

How It Works

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

1Start

Register

ⓘ Zeffy tip prompt — set to $0 if you prefer
2Step 2

Open Your Email

3Step 3

Create Your Page

4Step 4

Share the Link

🏃5June 6

Walk It

Need more detail on any step?
1

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.
2

Open your confirmation email

Your email contains a direct link to create your personal fundraising page. Click it immediately — it takes two minutes.

3

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.

4

Share the link

Text it. Post it. Email it. Zeffy handles all donations and tax receipts automatically.

5

Show up on June 6

Mobile High School. Check-in from 9:30am. Lace up. The coast does the rest.

Route Options & Details

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
+

Beaches PathMobile 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

Check-in: 9:30am · Mobile High School Start: 10:15am · Finish: ~12:30pm
Easy · Moderate Hike #2 — Moderate 6.5 km · ~2.5 hrs
+

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

Check-in: 9:00am · Mobile High School Shuttle to start · Start: ~10:30am · Finish: ~12:30pm
Moderate · Long Hike #3 — Long 15 km · ~4.5 hrs
+

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

Check-in: 8:00am · Mobile High School Shuttle departs 8:15am · Start: ~8:45am · Finish: ~1:15pm
Moderate · Power Hike #4 — Power Hike 19.1 km · ~5 hrs
+

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

Check-in: 7:30am · Bay Bulls Trailhead Start: 7:35am · Finish: ~1:00pm
Power · Hard TrailRacer — Half ~12 km · Half · Timed
+

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
+

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 required
Prizes

The 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.

Early Bird Draws

3 prizes — details coming soon

Top Fundraising Teams

1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes TBC

Top Individual Fundraisers

1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes TBC

Draw Prizes for All

Every registered hiker entered automatically

Full prize details & eligibility rules

Top Fundraising Teams

#2
2nd Place Team

[Prize TBC]

#1
Top Team

[Prize TBC]

#3
3rd Place Team

[Prize TBC]

Teams of more than 10 members are not eligible for team prizes.

Top Individual Fundraisers

#2
2nd Individual

[Prize TBC]

#1
Top Individual

[Prize TBC]

#3
3rd Individual

[Prize TBC]

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dates, Logistics, and More


Important Dates
Now · April

Register on Zeffy

Secure your spot and activate your personal fundraising page.

April & May

Fundraise!

Share your page. Every $50 raised = 1 additional prize draw entry.

Monday, June 1

Final check-in times & bus schedules confirmed

Sent directly to all registered participants.

Thursday, June 4 · 4pm

Cash & cheque donation deadline

Must be received at ECTA office (50 Pippy Place, Unit 9, St. John's) by 4pm.

Friday, June 5 · 11:59pm NDT

Online donation deadline for prize eligibility

Credit card donations must be completed online by 11:59pm NDT.

Saturday, June 6 · International Trails Day

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.
Partners
Event Partner
Adventure Partner
Travel Partner

Register to Hike & Fundraise

June 6, 2026  ·  Town of Mobile.
Help us hit $100,000 for the East Coast Trail.

Recognizing Volunteers

Long Shore Path

Years of Service 2025

In 2025, we awarded 10 certificates for
five to thirty years of service.

 

Cape Spear Award 2025

Dana Griffiths

Flamber Head Award 2025

Joan Fitzgerald

John Ross Clipper Award 2025

Nova Almine

Motion Head Award 2025

Individual – Evan Simpson
Team – MUN in Motion

Guest Speaker

Alex Shaw

Volunteerism has always formed the backbone of the East Coast Trail and the Association. Each year, ECTA recognizes outstanding volunteer contributions at an Awards Night Celebration held in a trail community during National Volunteer Week. Six unique awards are presented to outstanding volunteers:

The Tuckamore Award is awarded to a supporter, person, group, organization or municipality who has made a difference and helped the association persevere.
Learn more about the Tuckamore Award and past recipients

The Flamber Head Award is given to volunteers of the East Coast Trail Association who have volunteered for three (3) or more years and have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the Association.
Learn more about the Flamber Head Award and past recipients

The John Ross Clipper Award recognizes volunteers who have shown great commitment to the trail maintenance activities in the year past. 
Learn more about the John Ross Clipper Award and past recipients

The Cape Spear Award recognizes and honours an individual or group who has made an outstanding and long-term contribution that supports the ongoing sustainability of the Association.
Learn more about the Cape Spear Award and past recipients

The Motion Head Award recognizes and honours the #1 individual fundraiser and the #1 team fundraiser of the annual Trail Raiser fundraising event for their contributions to the East Coast Trail.
Learn more about the Motion Head Award and past recipients

The Punter Award, first awarded in 2024, recognizes a volunteer or staff member who exemplifies the Association’s mission-centered commitment to our communities as demonstrated by their significant and sustained service to the Association.
Learn more about the Punter Award and past recipients.

The Years of Service recognition program recgonizes East Coast Trail volunteers for every five years of volunteering.
Learn more about the Years of Service Awards and past recipients.

Years of Service 2024

In 2024, we awarded 12 certificates for five to thirty years of service.

Punter Award

A new award in 2024,

Ed Delaney

Cape Spear Award 2024

Justin Fong, Quidi Vidi Brewery

Flamber Head Award 2024

Shane Skinner, Angelina Tilley

John Ross Clipper Award 2024

Matthew Browne

Tuckamore Award 2024

Lorna Yard

Motion Head Award 2024 - Individual

Evan Simpson

Motion Head Award 2024 - Team

MUN in Motion