BCT Hike 50/100 Challenge 2025
With a beautiful year of hiking ahead, we are excited to announce the 2025 Hike Challenge!
Now more than ever, spending time outdoors has become a crucial part of staying mentally and physically healthy. Hike 50 or 100 miles (unique or repetitive) during the 2025 calendar year on the BCT and submit your points to receive a newly designed BCT patch and certificate sent out at the end of 2025. Click here for the other option: BCT Bike Challenge 2025.
Starting your 2025 Hike 50/100 Challenge is easy!
- Step 1: Click here to sign up now for the 2025 challenge.
- Step 2: Download tools for your Hike 50/100 BCT Challenge. Hike Challenge Guidelines & Tracking Template
- Step 3: Take a look at our new online map and start planning your 2025 adventures! The trail awaits.
- Step 4: Finish the challenge by Dec. 31, 2025, and submit your completion using the links below! Be sure to submit a photo or story with your completion so that we can highlight it on our website! Please keep in mind patches will be sent out the start of the following year, January 2026.
- Step 5: Share your adventures with others on social media using the hashtags #BCT #BCTHikeChallenge, or #BayCircuitTrail. Show us your pictures and your stories! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. If you tag us you may see your pictures and stories featured on our pages.
Challenge Guidelines
The rules of the challenge are simple! The challenge is based on a point system. In order to earn 50 or 100 points to complete the challenge and receive your prize, either hike 50 or 100 miles on the BCT or design your own challenge by hiking some miles and completing several alternative activities listed below. Sign up for the challenge to secure an opportunity to earn a new BCT patch!
Point Earning Activities:
For 1 point per mile:
- Hike
- Snowshoe
- XC Ski
Alternative Earning Activities:
- Volunteer with us on the trail – 2 points/hour
- Attend an AMC sponsored hike or ride on the BCT – 3 points/event
- Attend a hike or ride on the BCT sponsored by a different organization or group – 3 points/event
- Tag us in your BCT social media posts #BCT #BayCircuitTrail #BCTHikeChallenge – 1 point/post
BCT Hike Challenge FAQs
Do the miles have to be unique miles?
No they don’t! We want this challenge to fit your life as best as possible and encourage people to get on the trail! If someone hikes the same 5 miles over and over, equal to 50, that will count. Skiing and snowshoeing also count!
Do I have to register to receive the patch?
The signup for this challenge is open to 200 people, since we only have 200 patches to send out at the end of the year. The signup link will close when we’ve reached 200 participants. If you complete the Hike 50 or Hike 100, your chances of receiving a patch are much higher if you sign up! You can still notify us that you completed the challenge even if you did not sign up, but a patch is not guaranteed.
Can my kids or dog get a patch?
Your kids can absolutely get a patch. There is no age limit! Every member of your family who hikes 50 miles or earns 50 points on the Bay Circuit Trail in 2025 is eligible to earn a patch. As much as we love your dogs, the patch is only for people. Just make sure to register all participants in advance!
How can I track my miles, activities, and points?
There is no right or wrong way to track your progress. We have created a tracking template that you can fill out and edit as needed. Click here to download the excel file. But you should also feel free to create your own spreadsheet, use an app, or write in a notebook, we are just happy that you are joining us on the trail! If you submit your challenge completion form, be prepared to upload a copy, photo, or file with your tracking.
Note: If you are tracking your miles and you don’t hit a round number, just round up or down to the nearest whole point i.e. 1.3 miles = 1 point, 1.6 miles = 2 points
Does the challenge cost any money?
No! This challenge is free thanks to donations from generous supporters! However, there is a participant limit of 200 people due to a limited supply of patches. The signup for this challenge will close when this number is reached.
If I have more questions who can I contact?
Didn’t find what you were looking for here? Feel free to reach out to us via email and we will be happy to answer your BCT Hike Challenge related questions.
Have you signed up?
Do so here to join us on the trail!
When You’ve Completed the Challenge
When you have hiked 50 or 100 miles on the BCT within the 2025 calendar year, please fill out this submission form to report your completion and apply for the new BCT patch!
BCT Bike 100/200 Challenge 2025
With a beautiful year of biking ahead, we are excited to announce the 2025 Bike Challenge!
Now more than ever, spending time outdoors has become a crucial part of staying mentally and physically healthy. Bike 100 or 200 miles (unique or repetitive) during the 2025 calendar year on the BCT and submit your points to receive a newly designed BCT patch and certificate sent out at the end of 2025. Click here for the Hike Challenge 2025.
Starting your 2025 Bike 100/200 Challenge is easy!
- Step 1: Click here to sign up now for the 2025 challenge.
- Step 2: Download tools for your Bike 100/200 BCT Challenge. Bike Challenge Guidelines & Tracking Template
- Step 3: Take a look at our new online map and start planning your 2025 adventures! The trail awaits.
- Step 4: Finish the challenge by Dec. 31, 2025, and submit your completion using the links below! Be sure to submit a photo or story with your completion so that we can highlight it on our website! Please keep in mind patches will be sent out the start of the following year, January 2026.
- Step 5: Share your adventures with others on social media using the hashtags #BCT #BCTBikeChallenge, or #BayCircuitTrail. Show us your pictures and your stories! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. If you tag us you may see your pictures and stories featured on our pages.
Challenge Guidelines
The rules of the challenge are simple! The challenge is based on a point system. In order to earn 100 or 200 points to complete the challenge and receive your prize, either Bike 100 or 200 miles on the BCT or design your own challenge by biking some miles and completing several alternative activities listed below. Sign up for the challenge to secure an opportunity to earn a new BCT patch!
Point Earning Activities:
For 1 point per mile:
- Bike
Alternative Earning Activities:
- Volunteer with us on the trail – 2 points/hour
- Attend an AMC sponsored hike or ride on the BCT – 3 points/event
- Attend a hike or ride on the BCT sponsored by a different organization or group – 3 points/event
- Tag us in your BCT social media posts #BCT #BayCircuitTrail #BCTHikeChallenge – 1 point/post
BCT Bike Challenge FAQs
Do the miles have to be unique miles?
No they don’t! We want this challenge to fit your life as best as possible and encourage people to get on the trail! If someone bikes the same 5 miles over and over, equal to 100, that will count.
Do I have to register to receive the patch?
The registration for this challenge is open to 200 people, since we only have 200 patches to send out at the end of the year. The registration link will close when we’ve reached 200 participants. You can still notify us that you completed the challenge even if you did not sign up, but a patch will not be not guaranteed.
Can my kids or dog get a patch?
Your kids can absolutely get a patch. There is no age limit! Every member of your family who bikes the miles or earns the points on the Bay Circuit Trail in 2025 is eligible to earn a patch*. As much as we love your dogs, the patch is only for people.
*As long as you register in advance!
How can I track my miles, activities, and points?
There is no right or wrong way to track your progress. We have created a tracking template that you can fill out and edit as needed. Click here to download the excel file. But you should also feel free to create your own spreadsheet, use an app, or write in a notebook, we are just happy that you are joining us on the trail! If you submit your challenge completion form, be prepared to upload a copy, photo, or file with your tracking.
Note: If you are tracking your miles and you don’t hit a round number, just round up or down to the nearest whole point i.e. 1.3 miles = 1 point, 1.6 miles = 2 points
Does the challenge cost any money?
No! This challenge is free thanks to donations from generous supporters! However, there is a participant limit of 200 people due to a limited supply of patches. The signup for this challenge will close when this number is reached.
If I have more questions who can I contact?
Didn’t find what you were looking for here? Feel free to reach out to us via email and we will be happy to answer your BCT Bike Challenge related questions.
Have you signed up?
Do so here to join us on the trail!
When You’ve Completed the Challenge
When you have Biked 100 or 200 miles on the BCT within the 2025 calendar year, please fill out this submission form to report your completion and apply for the new BCT patch!