Helping Kids One Step at a Time
Feed Hungry Kids | Inspire Confidence | Empower Local Schools

Early Bird pricing in effect through March 1, 2026!
Be sure to select a team to support the school of your choice when you register.
Help Us Raise $100,000 for kids today!
Great Causes by Great organizations
Our Story, Our Mission
In the summer of 2020, we (Doug and Melinda McCaw) ran the 490-mile Colorado Trail. We went from Denver, through the Rocky Mountains to Durango, Colorado, in just 18 days. Why? To raise money for several kid-focused charities in Western Colorado's Grand Valley. The response was so inspiring that we created our own non-profit "Elevate Kids". In 2023, Melinda continued to raise awareness and funds for charities that help elevate kids when she set the Women's FKT (Fastest Known Time) by completing the Trail in 12 days 8 hours 4 minutes and 23 seconds. We appreciate your generosity as you join us in supporting these organizations and their invaluable efforts in helping kids in the Grand Valley.
Our fundraising efforts are for the following organizations
Kids Aid
Kids Aid Backpack Program sends food donations home with children who otherwise would go hungry over the weekend.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills.
Local Grade Schools and Middle Schools
For every fun run registration for
your school Elevate Kids will donate
a percentage back to that school’s
P.E. Program (20% for 2.5k, 25% for
5k & 30% for 10k registrations)