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2026

Grand Canyon

Benefiting Elevate USA + Elevate Navajo youth

10,000+ students each year 20 cities One mission

Our rally cry

No one gets there alone.

Choose your challenge. Rally your team. Help young people thrive.

Go your distance

Choose your challenge.

Find out what you're capable of - and help students do the same. Every route is a team effort built around preparation, safety, and purpose.

0151 miles

South Rim Ultra Challenge

For trained endurance athletes. Final route and mileage will be set with the event safety plan.

0219 miles

Phantom Ranch Challenge

A serious descent-and-return for trained participants. Final turnaround will be set by organizers.

0310K

Run or Hike

Choose a team-approved distance that stretches you - no ultra required.

Bring people with you

Three ways to get supporters.

Your challenge becomes a platform. Invite your community to help build generations of thriving leaders.

  1. 01

    Land a corporate sponsor

    Invite a company to back you, your team, or the event with a meaningful sponsorship gift.

  2. 02

    Get sponsored by the mile

    Ask friends and family to pledge per mile - or make a flat gift toward your challenge goal.

  3. 03

    Build a fundraising crew

    Create a personal campaign, set a goal, share your training story, and ask 10 people to help spread it.

Run the Rim weekend

One unforgettable weekend. One shared mission.

  1. 01Arrive

    Settle in on the South Rim

  2. 02Challenge

    Run or hike your route

  3. 03Depart

    Head home together

See the challenge

Go back to the rim.

Watch last year's team take on the canyon, carry one another through the hard miles, and turn a personal challenge into an opportunity for students.

Watch on YouTube

Run the Rim 2025

Canyon miles, early starts, and a team that kept showing up for one another.

Ready to run?

Together, let's go the extra mile.

Email Kelli Smith ksmith@elevatetheusa.org
Run the Rim 2026 · Elevate USA