Live tracking for a hiking challenge over several days with a fundraising page

If you’re looking for a way to let supporters follow a multi-day hike live and donate, Follow My Challenge USA looks like a close fit: it offers a live map for solo charity challenges, with fundraising-page links and sponsor details. It can work with compatible trackers you own or rented equipment; ask them about coverage and setup for your route. (followmychallenge.com)

If you’ll be hiking somewhere without reliable cell service, consider Garmin inReach LiveTrack or MapShare for satellite-based location sharing, then put that map link on your fundraising page. Garmin says both show your location and track; MapShare also offers options such as messaging and location requests. (support.garmin.com)

For a phone-only tracker, Map My Tracks lets participants share live GPS location, but it depends on having a working connection. (mapmytracks.com)

Quick choice: Want a polished map with the fundraiser linked? Ask Follow My Challenge USA for a quote. Prioritizing tracking in remote areas? Use an inReach and link its tracking page from your fundraiser. Are you organizing this in the U.S., and will the route have cell service?

Two types of setup could work for a multi-day hike with live tracking and a fundraising page.

Option 1: A dedicated tracking provider plus a separate fundraising page

• Follow My Challenge is built for this kind of event. Its trackers report location about every five minutes, and the map updates for followers. Its pricing page lists rental periods of up to 14 days, which suits a multi-day challenge, and the maps can link to fundraising pages. The pricing I saw is in euros and may be outdated, so confirm it. Its site also says trackers can be sent out to participants or personal devices can be added to the map.
• Primal Tracking (Ireland-based) lists multi-day events and remote, wilderness routes among its uses, so it may suit a rugged hike.
• TrackTour offers live maps and says it can connect donation links to participant profiles, so supporters can give while following the hike.

Option 2: An all-in-one platform with tracking built in

• RunSignup/GiveSignup offers individual and team fundraising pages, donation goal thermometers and leaderboards, and it integrates with RaceJoy for live tracking. Basic features are free for nonprofits, per one guide.
• Raisely supports fundraising pages for individuals and teams, and its activity template includes Strava integration and live leaderboards.
• CauseVox is strong on fundraising pages but is not built for tracking, so you would need to pair it with a tracker.

Questions to ask any provider

• Does a tracker cover your full number of days, and what happens if you need an extension?
• Does the tracker work in areas with no cell signal (satellite devices such as inReach or SPOT)?
• What is the reporting interval? Five minutes is common, and shorter intervals use more battery.
• Who owns the route data, and can you embed the map on your fundraising page?
• Are there per-transaction fees on donations?

If you tell me your hike's length, whether it's a fundraising team or a solo effort, and your country, I can narrow this down.

For a multi-day hiking challenge that includes both live tracking and fundraising, you generally have two main approaches: using a dedicated event-tracking platform (which provides a professional, map-based experience for spectators) or a fundraising platform with activity integration (which focuses on logging progress toward a goal).

1. Dedicated Event Tracking Platforms

If you want spectators to follow your real-time position on a map throughout your multi-day hike, these platforms are the best choice. They are designed to keep followers engaged and often allow you to embed your fundraising link directly on the tracking page.

• TrackTour: Designed for events, this platform offers real-time GPS tracking on an interactive map. It allows you to upload your GPX route and integrates donation links directly into the participant profile, making it easy for supporters to donate while they watch your progress.
• Pebbls: A simpler, free option specifically for journeys. It records your route on your phone and lets you display your fundraising page link (e.g., JustGiving, GoFundMe) directly next to the map. You can also add "pebbls" (photos or notes) along the way to keep donors engaged.
• Map My Tracks: A powerful tool for charity challenges that offers live GPS tracking, route maps, and the ability to stream performance data.

2. Fundraising Platforms with Activity Integration

If your primary goal is fundraising and you want your daily mileage to automatically update your progress bar, use a platform that connects to fitness apps like Strava.

• JustGiving: Allows you to connect your Strava account directly to your fundraising page. As you complete your hikes, your activities, photos, and routes are automatically posted to your page, which has been shown to increase fundraising significantly.
• GoFundMe: Has a dedicated partnership with Strava for fitness challenges. You can link your account so that your hiking miles are automatically added to your fundraiser’s progress.
• GiveWheel: Specialized for "Strava-powered" challenges, letting you set distance or time goals that sync automatically to your fundraising page.

Summary Recommendation

• If you want "Live" Map Tracking (for spectators): Use TrackTour or Pebbls. They provide a better visual experience for people following your live movement.
• If you want "Progress Log" Tracking (for donation goals): Use JustGiving or GoFundMe connected to Strava. This is the most seamless way to keep your donors updated on your total distance without needing a dedicated live-map page.

Pro-Tip: If you choose a fundraising-focused platform, you can still use a free app like Strava or Relive to create high-quality, animated maps of your hike to share on social media, even if it isn't "live" on your donation page.

If you’re looking for a service for a multi-day hiking challenge that lets supporters follow your location and donate, these are the best matches I found:

• Follow My Challenge looks like the strongest fit for a public, event-style tracking map. It supports multi-day challenges, provides GPS trackers or can work with compatible personal devices, and lets organizers add links to fundraising pages and sponsor information to the map. ⁸¹¹¹²
• Komoot Live Tracking is a good option if your group already uses Komoot: supporters can follow the hike through a private browser link, and it explicitly supports multi-day hikes. You’d use a separate fundraising page and share its link alongside the tracking map. ³
• GiveWheel connects Strava activity to a fundraising page and displays activity on the page. It may suit a challenge where showing recorded progress is enough, but the information found describes activity syncing—not a continuously updating live-location map. ¹³

Recommendation: For live location plus a fundraising-page link in one supporter experience, start with Follow My Challenge. Ask the provider whether its tracker coverage and update frequency suit your route, and plan for mobile signal, battery life, and location-sharing privacy over several days. ¹¹¹²