Saturday, October 4, 2025
9:00–11:30 a.m.
Tournament Park, Caltech Campus, Pasadena, CA
Trek for Talented Youth
Support Gifted and Talented Learners in Pasadena and Nationwide
Why It Matters
How you can Support Trek for Talented Youth
Become a sponsor
Show your support and get recognized on the event T-shirt and more! Registrations included.
Register and walk with us
Celebrate with us in Pasadena or walk on your own or with a group across the country. Every registration includes a free event t-shirt.
Create a Fundraising Page
Ask your networks to donate to IEA and compete for fun prizes!
Together, our steps move students forward.
Fundraising Goal
Our community-wide goal is to raise $50,000 to support IEA’s programs. 50% of all funds raised are allocated directly to financial aid.
Event Details
LOCAL EVENT
Join us in-person to walk and raise awareness and funds for IEA and talented youth in our home city of Pasadena!
WHERE
In-person in Pasadena, CA at Tournament Park on Caltech Campus
WHEN
Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00a.m.–11:30 a.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- 9:00–9:30 am: Check-in / Registration
- 9:30–9:45 am: Opening Remarks
- 9:45–11:00 am: The Walk Begins!
- 11:00–11:30 am: Ceremony & Prizes
Free parking
Tournament Park-Caltech Loop = .5 mile
Small playground for younger children
Wear your Trek for Talented Youth T-Shirt
Breakfast bars, water and juice provided
NATIONAL EVENT
Join us on this special day to walk and raise awareness and funds for IEA and talented youth from wherever you are!
WHERE
In YOUR location anywhere across the U.S. and the globe
WHEN
Saturday, October 4, 2025 any time in your time zone
WHAT TO EXPECT
- If you registered, wear your Trek For Talented Youth T-shirt.
- Select the location and length of time for your walk.
- Take a photograph of you and any additional participants in your location.
- Share your photos to compete to win some fun prizes!
Prizes
Join Trek for Talented Youth, help IEA fundraise and compete for some exciting prizes!
Local Treasures
Pick up a special trinket from our treasure trove after each lap of Tournament Park (local only, choice of Local Treasures or The Lucky One(s) per lap)
The Lucky One(s)
Get a raffle ticket for each lap of Tournament Park for a chance to win special prizes (local only, choice of Local Treasures or The Lucky One(s) per lap)
Cheerleader
Show off your IEA spirit by sharing a photo from your walk from anywhere while wearing your event t-shirt for a chance to win a cool prize! (national only, more details soon)
Squad goals
Satellite event with the most participants. Take a photo and share with it the # of participants at your satellite event for a chance to win a cool prize! (national only, more details soon)
All-Stars
Fundraising team (on our Givebutter donation platform) that raises the largest total amount (local and national)
Local winners will be announced at the end of the local Trek for Talented Youth event. National winners will be announced via email and social media in the week following Trek for Talented Youth.
Help Fundraise For iEA
Trek for Talented Youth relies entirely on the help of the IEA community.
Create a personalized fundraising page and help raise funds for IEA! Ask friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and your extended community for donations to Trek for Talented Youth and share your fundraising page. Be creative and have fun!
Visit Givebutter donation page and click the “Create a Page” button to get started.
Contact
For questions, volunteer info or sponsorship opportunities, contact: Jane Laudeman at jlaudeman@educationaladvancement.org.
1 Purdue University The Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute (GER2I), Access Denied, 2019
Sponsors & Advertisers
High Top Heroes
$5,000
Runners League
$2,500
Trainers Team
$1,000
The Monroe Coleite Family
Sneaker Society
$500
Skater Squad
$250
Bikel Family
Supporters & In-Kind Donors
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