About Xtreme Hike

Every Xtreme Hike participant is driven by a dream that all people with cystic fibrosis should have the chance to live a long, healthy life. By joining us at Tennessee Xtreme Hike, you can help make difference for people living with CF.

The CF Foundation Xtreme Hike requires sacrifice and determination, and challenges each hiker to reach personal and philanthropic milestones which celebrate and support those living with CF. In addition to the physical committment, each hiker takes on the challenge to reach a fundraising goal of $2,500 or more. Our staff and volunteers are here to ensure you receive the support you need and brainstorm the best fundraising options for you!

The Hiker's Journey. The Tennessee Xtreme Hike journey begins on Friday, September 20 in downtown Chattanooga on the beautiful Tennessee River. Hikers arrive at the hotel by 6pm to check in and partcipate in our Friday evening hiker meet and greet dinner plus presentation. Early Saturday morning, September 21, participants will rise with the sun and drive up Signal Mountain to our finish line celebration spot and parking area. From there hikers will shuttle up the mountain in groups to the trail head where they will hike along the beautiful Cumberland Trail on Signal Mountain, with highlights including waterfalls, beautiful rock formations and refreshing "blue holes" throughtout. The 12-mile stretch is one of the newest sections of the Cumberland Trail and boasts a technical challenge for all hikers, even the most experienced.

Included in Your Experience:

• Detailed Hiker Packet with welcome guide, training schedule, fundrasing tips, apparel/gear list, FAQs
• 3-month training plan to ensure you can tackle the physical challenge
• Personalized fundraising training and tools to help you achieve the philanthropic challenge of raising $2,500 or more 
• One-on-one virtual planning meeting to ensure you are prepared for the physical and fundraising challenge
• Overnight accommodations the night before the hike in Chattanooga
• Pre-hike pasta party the Friday evenign before the hike
• Prior to sunrise hike grab and go breakfast
• Fully supported hike
• Water and rest stops along the trail
• Official Xtreme Hike wicking shirt, bag and much more
• Finish line foot soak
• Trail end celebration
  
  

Sponsorship Opportunities. Would you like to join a select group of sponsors for Tennessee's Xtreme Hike? Funds raised will support the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care. Despite tremendous progress, we are not yet done. Learn more about Xtreme Hike sponsorship opportunities here.

How to participate:

Register: Register to participate in person or virtually by clicking the “register to hike” button.

Recruit: Encourage your family, friends, and colleagues to join you.

Fundraise: Fundraising is easier than ever before. You can use the participant center, the Fight CF mobile app, or fundraise on Facebook to reach your goal. You can also create a passion fundraising event or see if your employer has a matching gift program.

Share your story: Life with cystic fibrosis is different for every person living with the disease. Share your story to help others understand the realities of life with CF and why your participation in Hike is important.

Hike with us: Join the CF community on event day to celebrate our progress and commitment to finding a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis.

At the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, we commit to equity, racial justice, diversity, and inclusion as core principles guiding our efforts to provide all people with CF the opportunity to live long, fulfilling lives. We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please be aware that a 3-week notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for the Foundation to arrange. If you have a disability and require accommodations to fully participate in this activity, please go to www.cff.org/chapters and email or call your local chapter office.

Pet Policy

For events where pets are welcome: be respectful of other event attendees and only bring well-behaved pets; keep pets on leash at all times; follow the pet policies of the local park or venue; and clean-up after your pet. Pets must be current on all required vaccinations. Pet owners assume full responsibility for their pets.

A thank you to our sponsors

Our events wouldn’t be possible without the support of our national sponsors: AbbVie and Vertex. We also recognize American Airlines, our outstanding corporate supporter.

We also want to thank our local sponsors who continue to help advance our mission.

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In lieu of cash, we ask that you make all payments/contributions to the CF Foundation with a credit card or check. We accept all major credit cards.

Events may be subject to change based on health or safety concerns. If an event is moved to virtual, sponsorship benefits may be adjusted to fit that format. If an event is cancelled your local contact will reach out to discuss options.