About 48 Peaks - part of Do What You Love to End ALZ™
Established as an official event of Do What You Love to End ALZ™ in 2015 (formerly The Longest Day), each summer 400+ hikers climb the 48 4,000 footers in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the quest to end Alzheimer’s and dementia. With each step hikers raise vital funding for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. In 2025, 115 teams raised $215,000 and since its inception, over $1.3 million has been raised for the Alzheimer's Association!
Where there is strength there is hope. 48 Peaks is a reminder that we are strong, we can conquer mountains! Together we will send a message of hope to all those affected that one day Alzheimer’s and all other dementia will be nothing but a memory. JOIN US!
48 Peaks is one of many fundraising activities taking place around the globe in support of Do What You Love to End ALZ: the do-it-yourself fundraising event of the Alzheimer's Association. People pick any activity and date to invite friends, family and communities to participate and donate. It's the perfect way to honor someone you love by doing something you love - like hiking!
PERKS & PRIZES
48 Peaks Annual Shirt
There is no fundraising minimum for 48 Peaks but the sky's the limit! 48 Peaks participants who individually fundraise $125 will receive our 2026 performance-grade t-shirt.
Those who raise $125 after May 15th will still get a shirt, but we cannot guarantee delivery by your hike or the right size. T-shirts are mailed directly to the team captains for those who qualified by 5/15.
Please reach out with any questions
Earn this lunch kit!
Annual prize program
All 48 Peaks participants who raise $250 or more can redeem points for Do What You Love to End ALZ prizes through the end of August! Login to your dashboard, scroll down, and redeem your points! Keep yourself or share with a top donor.
Become a sponsor
Become a sponsor in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Your support helps fund critical research, provide care and resources for families, and raise awareness through 48 Peaks. Together, we can turn every summit into hope and every step into progress toward a world without Alzheimer’s. Here's why you should become a sponsor:
Connect with a passionate community – Connect with hundreds of hikers and their networks through events and communications.
Show your commitment to a cause – Align your brand with a mission to fight Alzheimer’s and inspire communities.
How to get started
Learn about hiking a 4,000 footer or creating your own hiking challenge, plus steps to get started!
Questions? Contact us!
Reach out to 48 Peaks staff partner, Meghan O'Neil, for any questions you have!
