Climb, Hike, Walk, or Run 5,000 feet of Elevation
in the Month of September, 2026!
RiseUP for Something Greater
This September, walk, hike, climb, or run your way toward 5,000 feet of elevation. Hit fundraising milestones, earn prizes, and raise support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Gain elevation wherever you are—on Pikes Peak, along your favorite trail, through a hilly neighborhood, or even using a stairmaster! You have the entire month of September to reach your goal and make every foot count.
Create or join a team with your office, church, family, friend group, gym, club, neighborhood, or community organization. Work together toward shared elevation and fundraising goals, compete for team recognition, and help more people rise.
And when you register, you can select one of our participating nonprofit partners. Half of the proceeds raised through your page will support the nonprofit you choose. Together, we can double the impact of every step!
Need an accessible alternative? The Distance Challenge allows people who cannot reasonably complete an elevation goal because of disability, health, mobility, or geography to participate fully through a distance-based goal.
Challenge Starts in...
Challenge Yourself
Take on a meaningful September goal and see how high you can climb.
Make Every Foot Count
Turn your September challenge into meaningful support for people with IDD and neurodiversity.
Earn Rewards
Reach fundraising milestones to earn rewards and compete for individual and team recognition.
Celebrate Together
Join participants, partners, and supporters at the October Awards Banquet.
SignUP for the Challenge!
Elevation Challenge
Distance Challenge
Climb Beyond Yourself!
Are You #UPForTheChallenge?
This September 2026, walk, hike, climb, or run your way virtually toward 5,000 feet of elevation or distance!
Hit milestones to win prizes and raise support for people with IDD.
You can gain elevation or distance wherever you like - on a 14er, your favorite trail, a good hill, or a Stairmaster - it doesn't matter! You have the entire month of September to hit your goals and raise money for the cause!
You can also create or join a team with your office, church, family, friend group, gym, club, neighborhood, or community organization. Work together toward shared elevation, distance, and fundraising goals while competing for team prizes and helping more people rise.
If you are coming with another non-profit that have partnered with us, select the organization in your registration and we will be splitting all proceeds that you raise with that nonprofit! This way you can support two causes at once!
We want to see you rock it! As you participate, share your progress on social media, use the hashtag #UPForTheChallenge, and tag RiseUP!
Milestone Prizes!
Climb Higher. Raise More. Earn Prizes.
The more your raise, the more fun things you can win! Fundraising incentives include:
- A T-Shirt at Registration
- An embroidered baseball cap
- A premium Elevation Challenge hoodie
- A Camelback Hydration system
- Registration reimbursement
- A complimentary Awards Banquet ticket
- Drawings for a chance to win prizes
Awards Banquet
Celebrate the Climb in October
Everyone who participates will be invited to the RiseUP Elevation Challenge Awards Banquet. The evening will celebrate:
- Highest elevation
- Top fundraisers
- Team accomplishments
- Nonprofit partners
- Inspiring stories
- Community impact
Participants who reach the designated fundraising milestone will receive one complimentary ticket, a $45 value. Other participants and guests may purchase admission.
Why RiseUP?
Helping People Rise Every Day
RiseUP inspires and empowers people to thrive through customized support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and neurodiversity.
Funds raised for RiseUP will help sustain its school, youth residential, adult day, residential, independent living, and employment programs—especially as Medicaid reductions and other funding pressures threaten essential services and supports.
Funds Raised
$0
Raised of $20,000
See the Challenge in Action
Share photos, progress updates, and stories using the hashtag #UPForTheChallenge and tag RiseUP.
How High Will You Rise?
Take on the challenge, support up to two meaningful missions, and make September count.
Register Now
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Donate
Register by August 14 to receive your challenge T-shirt before September 1.
Registration remains open through September 15.
