Greenway Games

• Click to register for the Greenway Games  

Run. Bike. Bake?

We invite you to show support for our goal of a safe, equitable and connected East Coast Greenway by participating in the Greenway Games, August 1-9. Click to register today!

Unfortunately, the Olympic Games are on hold for this summer, but the Greenway Games is open to all. We’re seeing record trail use from Maine to Florida, and exercising and connecting with nature on a greenway is one of the best ways to relieve stress and keep you healthy for the future in these challenging times. 

The best part of the Greenway Games? You create your own event and go for the gold. Run a 5K. Bike 10 miles. Enjoy a family hike. Knit. Bake cookies. Dribble a basketball. Design an epic hopscotch board. The only rule? Have fun and enjoy yourself along the Greenway. Want to get a group of friends or family members together virtually? You can set up a team during registration. We encourage all participants to join our staff and share their unique Greenway Games activities on social media by using the #GreenwayGames hashtag and tagging East Coast Greenway accounts. 

It’s free to participate and fundraising is optional - but we will offer some great incentives for those who raise as little as $100. If you’d like to commemorate your Greenway Games experience with a limited-edition T-shirt, you can register for $50. All proceeds from paid registrations and your fundraising efforts will directly support our work to grow the Greenway.

 

Greenway Games at a Glance

• When: August 1-9
• Where: You choose
• Length, distance, etc.: Anything goes
• Why: Have fun! And show support for our goal of a safe, equitable and connected East Coast Greenway.
• Cost - Click to register today:

  • $50, includes Greenway Games T-shirt, East Coast Greenway membership, optional fundraising, ability to earn prizes

  • Free with $50 fundraising commitment, includes Greenway Games T-shirt and East Coast Greenway membership if $50 raised

• Free with optional fundraising

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I participate in the Greenway Games? Unfortunately, the Olympic Games are on hold for this summer, but the Greenway Games is open to all! During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re seeing record usage numbers up and down the East Coast Greenway as folks turn to trails for physically distant exercise and active transportation. Like many organizations, the East Coast Greenway Alliance has been forced to postpone in-person events, which would have been key sources of revenue for our nonprofit. The Greenway Games is a celebration of the East Coast Greenway and will raise funds in support of our work to complete our 3,000-mile Maine to Florida route. 

What are the benefits of paid registration for the Greenway Games?  The benefits of $50 paid registration for the Greenway Games are many, with all proceeds benefiting the East Coast Greenway Alliance:

• Limited edition Greenway Games T-shirt

• 1-year East Coast Greenway Alliance membership

• Optional fundraising in support of the East Coast Greenway

• Share your favorite activities on social media using #GreenwayGames

• Earn more prizes at increasing fundraising levels:

  • Platinum, $1,000: $75 REI gift card

  • Gold, $500: East Coast Greenway bike jersey

  • Silver, $250: East Coast Greenway T-shirt

  • Bronze, $100: East Coast Greenway Hoo-rag neck gaiter

What are the two free registration options?  You can register for free, with no obligation to fundraise, under the Free Registration option. Or you can register for free if you want to fundraise, and receive a limited edition Greenway Games T-shirt and a 1-year East Coast Greenway Alliance membership if you raise at least $50. You can also earn more prizes at increasing fundraising levels. 

What activity should I do? Anything you choose! Participants create their own event and go for the gold. Run a 5K. Bike 10 miles. Enjoy a family hike. Knit. Bake cookies. Dribble a basketball. Design an epic hopscotch board. The only rule? Have fun and enjoy yourself along the Greenway. We encourage all participants to share their unique Greenway Games activities on social media by using the #GreenwayGames hashtag and tagging East Coast Greenway accounts. 

Is fundraising required to participate? No. The only requirement is to have fun! However, any fundraising activity will directly benefit the East Coast Greenway Alliance. With more people than ever seeking the refuge of the East Coast Greenway for much-needed physically distant exercise and active transportation, today is the moment when our country needs more completed greenway. Together we are creating a healthier, more sustainable and more equitable future. Plus, we will offer some great incentives for those who raise as little as $100.

Can I sign up my friends and family? Absolutely! And invite your pets, too. We encourage you to share the registration link or you can sign up multiple participants at one time. You also can set up a team during registration if you like. 

How can I share my Greenway Games activities via social media? Capture your Greenway Games event via photo or video and share on your favorite social media platform. Be sure to follow the East Coast Greenway and tag our accounts on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and use the #GreenwayGames when you share your content. We also encourage you to check out the Greenway Games Facebook Event.

I am unavailable to participate August 1-9. Can I still sign up for the Greenway Games?  You bet. Just complete your favorite activity when you’re able and be sure to share it via social media using the tag #GreenwayGames. However, in order to be eligible for incentives all fundraising must be completed by Sunday, August 16.