Event Description
Desert Sands Educational Foundation will hold its 5th annual fundraising hike event at Lake Cahuilla in La Quinta. Hike 4 Education will raise funds to support the children and programs in DSUSD schools. 100% of net proceeds will be distributed to the programs designated through team sign-up.
Participants can choose the Lake View 5K (a 3 mile route around Lake Cahuilla) or explore the 1 mile Nature Walk in the Park. Routes are family and stroller friendly, and provide for all ages!
Teams are encouraged to sign up in order to raise funds for their specific school club, group, or class! Create or join a team easily while completing your online registration. Teams will be recognized at the event!
Parking inside the Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area is included in the registration fee. Proof of registration is required for entry, and to avoid being charged fee at park kiosk.
Event will feature a health fair with fun, family activities and all participants will receive a goodie bag at the finish.
T-Shirts are only guaranteed to the first 200 registrants (included in registration fee). Any remaining shirts will be given out in order of registration. The cost of registration does not change even if the T-Shirts are no longer available. T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed to anyone, but we will try our best to accommodate size requests.
Leashed dogs are welcome inside Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area and your four-legged friends are encouraged to participate with you!
DSEF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization who secures funding and awards money to provide supplemental resources that enrich and enhance student learning in Desert Sands Unified School District. For more information on DSEF, please visit www.DesertSandsEF.org.
Event details and schedule
Two routes available inside Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area:
- 1 mile - Nature Walk in the Park: flat, winding sidewalk with fun activity stations
- 3 miles - Lake View 5K: flat, semi-paved, stroller and dog friendly
START TIMES: Lake View 5K @7:30am, Nature Walk in the Park 1mi. @7:45am
Check in 15 minutes before your start time above.
