Train for the Trails: November Series + Sponsor My Steps Fundraiser

Schedule

Sun, 22 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am

UTC-05:00
Location

Waterloo State Recreation Area | Grass Lake, MI

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TRAIN FOR THE TRAILS IS BACK THIS NOVEMBER!
We’re bringing back our Train for the Trails series on Sunday, November 22nd, and this time we’re taking on a whole 16K at Waterloo Recreation Area! That’s approximately 10 MILES of hiking, and we’ve got something special for everybody who completes the challenge!
This is NOT your average casual hike! We’re talking rolling hills, uneven terrain, gradual inclines, and a few hours of putting those legs to WORK!
The whole purpose of this series is to help you build your endurance, get more comfortable with longer distances, and gain the skills and confidence to tackle more challenging trails. You don’t have to be an experienced hiker to participate, but you definitely need to come prepared to put in some miles!
🏅 DID SOMEBODY SAY MEDALS?!
Yup! We’re switching things up this time! Everyone who completes our 16K challenge will receive a Hike & Dine 16K finisher medal! You put in the miles, you earn that medal. Simple as that!
💚 OUR SPONSOR MY STEPS FUNDRAISER IS BACK TOO!
We’re giving our friends, families, and community supporters an opportunity to sponsor our hikers along the way!
Donations start at just $10, and you can even sponsor someone for $10 per mile!
WE’RE MAKING THINGS A LITTLE MORE INTERESTING!
The hikers who bring in the HIGHEST TOTAL DONATIONS through our Sponsor My Steps fundraiser will have a chance to walk away with some BIG prizes!
That means it’s time to call up your family, friends, coworkers, and anybody else who’s willing to support your journey! The more contributions you bring in, the better your chances of taking home something special!
WHERE DO YOUR DONATIONS GO?
Every contribution helps us provide water, hydration replenishment, trail snacks, hiking education, and important safety essentials for our participants.
Your support also goes beyond this one hike! These donations help us plan and organize future hikes, community events, educational experiences, and other activities that allow us to keep bringing people together, introducing more people to the outdoors, and building a stronger hiking community right here in Metro Detroit.
Every dollar helps us continue doing what we do for the community, and we appreciate everybody who chooses to support us!
📍 Where: Waterloo Recreation Area
📅 When: Sunday, November 22nd
🥾 Distance: 16K | Approximately 10 Miles
We’re looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and hopefully a few new ones taking on this challenge with us!
Who’s coming to put in these 10 miles? 👀
Registration is officially OPEN! You can register for the hike, sponsor a participating hiker, or do BOTH!
https://www.hikendineevents.com/event-details/train-for-the-trails-november-series
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Waterloo State Recreation Area, Grass Lake,MI,United States

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