About 5B Hike for Hope 2026
Join the Movement at the 2026 Hike for Hope
On September 19, 2026, our community will come together once again for the 2nd Annual Hike for Hope — a powerful day of connection, remembrance, healing, and action in support of suicide prevention and mental well-being in Blaine County.
Hosted by the The Crisis Hotline in partnership with the Suicide Prevention Coalition of TogetherWe and the Love Like Ky Foundation, Hike for Hope is more than a fundraiser — it is a community movement built on the belief that no one should struggle alone.
Together, we are creating a culture where:
- people feel safe reaching out,
- conversations about mental well-being are welcomed,
- connection becomes prevention,
- and hope is visible in action.
Whether you hike in honor of someone you love, to support life-saving services, or simply because you believe in building a stronger and more connected community — your participation matters.
$30 - Adults / $10 - Youth
Every registration, donation, sponsorship, and peer-to-peer fundraiser helps support:
- 24/7 local crisis support services
- Suicide prevention education and outreach
- Community connection and resilience-building programs
- Youth and family mental well-being initiatives
- Local prevention efforts led through the Suicide Prevention Coalition
- Resources that help people feel seen, supported, and connected before crisis escalates
Together, our 2026 goal is to raise $100,000 to strengthen prevention, crisis response, education, and community-based support throughout Blaine County.
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Working Together to Strengthen Our Community
The Hike for Hope is rooted in collaboration, connection, and a shared belief that suicide prevention and mental wellness belong to all of us. This year, again three local organizations are coming together to expand the reach, impact, and heart of this community-wide effort: The Crisis Hotline, the Suicide Prevention Coalition through TogetherWe, and Love Like Ky.
Each organization brings something meaningful and important to the table. The Crisis Hotline provides trusted, immediate crisis support and a long-standing commitment to ensuring no one in our community has to struggle alone. TogetherWe’s Suicide Prevention Coalition brings partners together around education, awareness, prevention strategies, and community-wide coordination. Love Like Ky brings the powerful voice of lived experience, remembrance, advocacy, and hope for families and individuals impacted by suicide loss.
Together, we are building more than an event. We are creating a movement of hope, healing, awareness, and connection. By working side by side, we can strengthen the safety net in our community, normalize conversations about mental health, and remind every person that help is available, healing is possible, and hope starts here.
What to Expect
A Day of Hope, Connection & Community
The Hike for Hope is more than a walk up a mountain—it is a community experience designed to bring people together around hope, mental well-being, and the belief that no one should have to struggle alone.
Whether you're hiking in honor of someone you love, supporting a friend, representing your organization, or simply looking for a way to make a difference, you'll find a welcoming place here.
👣 Start the Day with Purpose (check-in starts at 8am - Event at 9am)
Gather with friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors as we kick off the day together. Participants will check in, connect with fellow hikers, and hear a brief welcome before heading out on the trail.
Choose the route that works best for you:
• Carbonate Hill Hike
• Compassion Trail (ADA-accessible route)
• Virtual participation from anywhere
Every step helps raise awareness and support local suicide prevention and mental well-being initiatives.
💛 Experience the Power of Community (Feel the Connection)
Throughout the day you'll see individuals, families, businesses, schools, faith communities, and organizations walking side-by-side for a common purpose.
Expect encouragement, meaningful conversations, and reminders that hope grows when people come together.
🌱 Visit the Hope Resource Garden (You are NOT Alone)
This community gathering space celebrates the many people and organizations working every day to strengthen mental well-being in our valley.
Explore:
• Local nonprofit organizations
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Prevention and safety initiatives
• Faith and cultural organizations
• Family-friendly activities
• Volunteer opportunities
• Community partners and support services
The Hope Resource Garden is designed to help participants discover resources, build new connections, and learn about ways to stay involved throughout the year.
🎵 Celebrate Hope Together (Let the music in your heart help heal)
Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere filled with music, community connection, and opportunities to reflect on the impact we can make when we support one another.
Take photos with your team, meet new people, share your story, and celebrate the collective effort that makes this event possible. Our hope is that every participant leaves feeling more connected, more informed, and more hopeful than when they arrived.
Because hope doesn't end at the finish line.
It begins with each of us—and grows when we work & walk together.
Event Schedule & Details
Start Location: Hop Porter Park
Address: 126 Buillion St., Hailey, ID 83333
Check-in & Opening Remarks
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (Hikers & Resource Garden Participants)
Check-in at Hop Porter Park (Look for the check in booth by stage for hikers & Info booth by playground for Resource/Sponsors)
The Hike (Starts at 9:15 a.m.) Choose the trail that's right for you.
Compassion Trail: (Easy, 1.5 miles) An ADA-accessible trail along Croy Creek in Draper Preserve.
Resilience Trail: (Moderate, 2.3 miles) A steady climb symbolizing inner strength.
Perseverance Trail: (Moderate, 3.2 miles) Honors those who face challenges head-on.
Grit Trail: (Difficult, 2.4 miles) A final ascent in memory of those we carry with us.
Hope Resource & Sponsor Garden at Hop Porter Park
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Resource & Sponsor Garden: Find information and resources from partner organizations and Sponsoring Organizations.
Food & Refreshments: Provided for all participants by Rotary.
Music: Enjoy live music
Awards & Closing Remarks: Announcements for prizes at 11:30 a.m.!
The individual who raises the most money
Best Team Costume
The team that raises the most money
*A Note on Pets: We prefer that you leave your furry pets at home for safety
How to Stay Involved with your Community
🤝 Discover Ways to Stay Involved (Not just about a Day!)
Hike for Hope is just one part of a larger movement to strengthen mental well-being in our community.
Learn how you can:
• Join "The Hub" of TogetherWe - Stay informed on what resources and events are happening around mental well-being @ togetherwe5b.org
• Volunteer throughout the year - Explore opportunities with a NPO or sign up with the local JustServe @ justserve.org
• Participate in prevention initiatives - Safe Homes Initiative, QPR, CRM....and more...ck with The Hub of TogetherWe
• Become a community advocate - Ambassadors
• Support local mental well-being programs - Neighbors Helping Neighbors/Vecinos Apoyando Vecinos
• Become a QPR Gatekeeper - Free Training from Love Like Ky (Intro to Suicide Prevention Awareness)