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Four Great Reasons to Register Early for the Great Canadian Hike

DATE: August 6, 2026

The countdown is on! September will be here before you know it, and now is the perfect time to register for the Great Canadian Hike in support of Trans Canada Trail. Whether you're a returning participant or joining for the first time, here’s why registering early is a great move. 

1. Claim the perfect team name, then build your dream team

When it comes to team names, the early bird gets the worm – or, more relevant to our interests here, the most interesting name with “hiking” included. Registering early means you can secure the name you've been thinking about before someone else does. 

It's also the perfect opportunity to invite friends, family, or even acquaintances and neighbours to join you. The earlier you register, the more time you'll have to grow your team and start working towards your fundraising goals. 

2. Start planning your September adventures — and invite your friends

One of the best parts of the Great Canadian Hike, if we say so ourselves, is the abundance of excellent recreational trails that can be found across Canada – and you now have a perfect excuse to book up all your weekends in September to visit them.  

Plan early! Create your trail wish list, discover new destinations and plan to revisit old favourites. Whether you're tackling a bucket-list section of the Trans Canada Trail, or heading to your daily commuting route, you’ll have time to get your ducks in order. 

Photo credit: Tourism PEI, Paul Baglole

3. Be entered to win an early registration prize

We kind of buried the lede here, but exciting news: Early registration comes with an extra reward! When you register early, you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win an exclusive early registration prize from generous sponsor Garmin. It's our way of saying thank you for getting involved early and helping build momentum for this year's Great Canadian Hike charity fundraiser.

4. Get a head start on your fundraising goals

The earlier you register, the earlier you can begin sharing your fundraising page and inspiring support from your community. So give your friends and loved ones (and everyone else you know who loves trails) a heads up and allow plenty of time to hit your goals.

Register for the Great Canadian Hike today

So, what are you waiting for? Secure your team name, start planning unforgettable hikes on great Canadian trails and be entered to win an early registration prize.  

Register today and get ready to Hike it Forward this Great Canadian Hike.