You came (despite the weather).

You hiked.

You raised $250,000 for Pilgrims Hospice Society.

We can’t thank you enough.

Hike for Pilgrims Hospice is an annual fundraising event that brings families, friends and pets together for a
5 km walk through Edmonton’s scenic MacKinnon Ravine.

Now in its 15th year, this meaningful event continues to grow, raising critical funds for Pilgrims Hospice Society. Whether you walk in memory of someone special or simply to support our cause, we invite you to be part of this heartfelt day. Every step helps keep compassionate palliative and end-of-life care, and essential grief-support services, available, free of charge, to individuals and families in our community.

Event Details

Saturday, April 25, 2026

9am: Pledge drop-off, T-shirt pick-up
9:45am: Memorial
9:55am: Warm Up
10am: We Hike!

MacKinnon Ravine Trail

Meet at Isabelle Connelly Park
9835 148 Street NW, Edmonton
(across the street from Pilgrims Hospice Society)

PARTICIPATING IS EASY. SIMPLY REGISTER, FUNDRAISE AND WALK!

REGISTER

When registering, you’ll have the option to create a team, join a team or set up a solo campaign.

*Registrations received by April 1 will be guaranteed to receive a Hike t-shirt*

Note: Due to changes made by the company that hosts our online registration form, each participant (including children and youth) must be registered separately. We apologize for the inconvenience.

FUNDRAISE

Looking to donate or join a team? Click Here

  • Let friends, family and colleagues know why you’re fundraising and how they can get involved.
  • Share your fundraising campaign on social media. Be sure to tag @pilgrimshospicesociety or share one of our Hike posts with your personal message and campaign link.
  • Share updates on your fundraising progress and any milestones you reach. Be sure to thank everyone who donates to your campaign.
  • And remember, every donation receives a tax receipt!

WALK

  • On event day, take in the fresh air, the beautiful setting, and the feeling of community. Embrace the moments of remembrance, connection and purpose that make Hike for Pilgrims Hospice so special.
  • Celebrate your fundraising efforts, cheer on fellow hikers, snap photos and soak in the positive energy.
  • Most of all, know that every step you take helps keep compassionate end-of-life care and grief-support services available and free of charge in our community.

FAQS

Registering & Fundraising

Registration fees for Hike for Pilgrims Hospice are:

  • Adults (18+): $25 each
  • Youth (13 – 17): $20 each
  • Children (12 and under): Free

At this time, registrations can only be completed one person at a time. Due to a recent changes by the company that hosts our online registration form, each participant, including children and youth, must be registered using a separate transaction.

After paying for your registration, you’ll be invited to create a team, join a team or set up a solo campaign. Select “Create a team,” give your team a name and set a team fundraising (campaign) target.

Note: Your fundraising goal can be any amount — big or small!

After paying for your registration, you’ll be invited to create a team, join a team or set up a solo campaign. Select “Join a team,” then select the team you want to join from the list.

Click Here to find your team or donate to a team today.

You will receive two emails from contact@transaction.mailer.zeffy.com after you submit your registration:

  • A confirmation email
  • An email with a link to your fundraising page

To invite people to join your team and help raise funds for Pilgrims Hospice Society, give them the link to your team fundraising page. They can register and join from there.

You are welcome to participate and fundraise on your own. After paying for your registration, select “solo campaign” and set your fundraising (campaign) target.

Absolutely! Most Hikers find collecting pledges through their online campaign page most convenient, but if you prefer, you can print this pledge form to collect cash or cheques (cheques can be made payable to Pilgrims Hospice Society).

Yes. Visit our general Hike Campaign page and click the “Donate” button.

Please make sure any cash and cheque donations are recorded on a pledge form, then bring the form and donations with you when you pick up your t-shirt.

  • Thursday, April 23, 2026 |3:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Friday, April 24, 2026 | 3:30pm – 7:30pm

Look for the Donation Drop-Off Table.

Note: Whenever possible, collect pledges using your online campaign page. It’s easier for you, quicker for us, and the person donating gets an immediate tax receipt!

Yes! All donations receive a tax receipt. Donations made online will be issued a tax receipt immediately; cash or cheque donations will be issued tax receipts at a later date.

Pre-ordered Hike t-shirts will be available for pick up on the following days:

  • Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 3:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Friday, April 24, 2026 | 3:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Hike day: Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 9am – 10am

Note: If you registered after April 1, 2026, you are not guaranteed a t-shirt or your requested size.

Event Day

Hike for Pilgrims Hospice is a rain-or-shine event! Please come prepared to hike whatever the weather.

Water will be available for both you and your pets at the main gathering area, as well as at the halfway point of the hike. Snacks and beverages will be available in the food tent after the Hike.

 

The start/finish line is located on 148 Street in front of Pilgrims Hospice Society (9808 148 Street NW, Edmonton).

 

Yes! Please bring a refillable water bottle; there will be a water station at the halfway point of the walk. Disposable cups will also be available.

 

Pets on a short leash are allowed on the trail, so feel free to bring your pup for a walk.

 

Street parking is available around Pilgrims Hospice Society; however, it will be limited on the day of the hike. Please carpool if you can, and leave the parking directly in front of our hospice open for visitors.

Note: 148 Street from 98 Avenue to Summit Drive will be closed from 9:30am to 11:30am.

 

If you plan to arrive early, we absolutely recommend bringing lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on (the ground can still be cold in April).

Please stow your lawn chairs (and anything else you bring that you don’t want to hike with) in your vehicle. You can bring them out again after the hike if you’d like.

Yes, please! You’ve worked hard to support our hospice, and we want everyone to know who you’re remembering as you walk. Don’t forget to order your Hike for Pilgrims Hospice t-shirt when you register and wear it for the Hike!

  • Any cash or cheque donations you’ve collected
  • Re-fillable water bottle
  • Walking shoes
  • Weather-related gear (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.)
  • Your Hike t-shirt
  • Lawn chair or picnic blanket
  • Positive energy!

 

 

 

If you’ve already submitted all your cash and cheque donations, you do not need to check in when you arrive at the main event on April 25. The only reason you need to check in upon arrival is to submit outstanding donations or pick up your Hike t-shirt.

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