New York City Challenge

May 17, 2025

Registration Deadline is May 1st. We expect registration to fill up quickly, so be sure to secure your spot! 

*This is a women's-only event.

If you are interested in creating a men’s team, please click here to fill out our application for a My Challenge.

 

In New York City, our Challenge will take place throughout Manhattan- from Battery Park to Columbia University. This will be a powerful place for us to strengthen our faith, passion, and sisterhood while standing against the injustice of human trafficking. Through guided prayer, with the perspective of heaven, trusting that our worship and dedication will move mountains on behalf of the vulnerable.  

The funds raised go to projects worldwide, supporting freedom through prevention, development, rescue, and restoration to set oppressed and vulnerable women and children on a pathway to freedom. Together in New York City, we will dedicate our efforts to freeing the enslaved. 

 
 
 

Hiker Team

Challenge yourself, engage in powerful times of prayer, and be equipped to stand against human trafficking worldwide. We have trail options to suit different abilities (moderate and difficult). 

 
 

Prayer Team

Engage in focused prayer and worship on the issue of human trafficking and oppression. We will pray for the work happening worldwide and bless the hikers through prayer and service.

  • $165

    Experience Includes:

    • Hiking and Prayer Resources

    • Admission to Celebration Dinner  

    • Freedom Challenge Gift  

    (Snacks, lunch, water, and transportation to the celebration venue are not included.) 

    SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE: Please click here to apply for a scholarship.

  • Fundraising is an essential part of this Challenge. We utilize the funds raised to help set women and children on a pathway to freedom worldwide.

    As a hiker, you can set your fundraising goal at $500+, $750+, or $1,000+.

    We will be here to support you every step of the way! We provide fundraising resources and support to ensure you have everything you need to reach and even surpass your goals. You will be amazed by how passionate people are about taking a stand against human trafficking alongside you.  

    You can sign up to register as a team. Teams have a collective fundraising goal that everyone works towards together. For example, if someone raises more than their fundraising goal, it can help individuals who have not yet reached their personal fundraising goal. We will help you set your team goal upon registration.  

  • Difficult  - 14 miles

    • Meeting Point: Castle Clinton National Monument, New York, NY 10004

    • Ending Point: Columbia University Medical Building, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 560 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032

    • Elevation Gain 400’ 

    Moderate  - 6 miles

    • Meeting Point: Sheep Meadow West Dr, New York, NY 10019

    • Ending Point: Columbia University Medical Building, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 560 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032

    • Elevation Gain 300’  

    *Trails are subject to change.

  • $165

    Experience Includes:

    • Prayer Supplies & Resources

    • Admission to Celebration Dinner  

    • Freedom Challenge Gift  

    SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE: Please click here to apply for a scholarship.

  • Fundraising is an essential part of this Challenge. We utilize the funds raised to help set women and children on a pathway to freedom worldwide.

    As part of the prayer team, you can set your fundraising goal at $150+, $300+, or $500+.

    We will be here to support you every step of the way! We provide fundraising resources and support to ensure you have everything you need to reach and even surpass your goals. You will be amazed by how passionate people are about taking a stand against human trafficking alongside you.  

    You can sign up to register as a team. Teams have a collective fundraising goal that everyone works towards together. For example, if someone raises more than their fundraising goal, it can help individuals who have not yet reached their personal fundraising goal. We will help you set your team goal upon registration.  

    • Worship

    • Prayer walks around town, 4-6 stops

    • Art and team activities

    • Intercessory prayer for participants, ministry projects, and vulnerable women and children worldwide

    *There will be some walking involved and public transportation during the prayer walk. Fees for public transportation are not included in your Registration Ticket.

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Location

Manhattan, New York, New York

Travel & Accommodations

Recommended Airports: LaGuardia Airport (closest to Manhattan), John F. Kennedy Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport

Recommended Hotel Location: near Battery Park (Difficult Hiker Team and Prayer Team) or near Central Park (Moderate Hiker Team)

*We hope to have an outreach event on Friday evening at 5:00 pm. We invite you to arrive before 1:00 pm on May 16th so that you may join us. MORE DETAILS TO COME.

Schedule

May 16, 2025

Tentative outreach event 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

May 17, 2025  

HIKER TEAM

Difficult - 14 miles

Start Time: 9:00 am 

Location: Castle Clinton National Monument, New York, NY 10004 

Moderate - 6 miles

Start Time: 11:30 am  

Location: Central Park West Dr, New York, NY 10019 Sheep Meadow Park 

PRAYER TEAM

Start Time: 9:00 am 

Location: Castle Clinton National Monument, New York, NY 10004 

Celebration Dinner: 

Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm 

Location: Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 560 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032