Getting Started | Hitting Your Miles | Hitting Your Fundraising Goals | Additional FAQs
Q: I am having trouble registering, it says I already have an account with CBF.
If you have participated in other events with CBF or made donations, you likely already have an account with us. Try resetting your username or password. Do not hesitate to reach out to walkthewatershed@cbf.org for help.
Q: How do I invite people to join my team?
There are a few really easy ways to invite people to join your team:
Q: Can I customize my image and bio on my Personal Page and Team Page?
Log in to your Participant Center and scroll to the second half of the page. You will notice there are two tabs, a Me tab and a My Team tab. To edit the content of these pages select “Edit Content” to edit images, select “Update Media.”
Q: Can I update my Team Name after registration?
Yes, a Team Captain can update the Team Name at any time. Simply log into the Participant Center, scroll down to the second half of the page and click the My Team tab. From there select the "Team Name" button and make updates.
Q: How many people can be on a team?
There is no minimum or maximum team size. The average team size is 7-10 people.
Q: Do participants have to live and walk within the watershed?
It doesn’t matter where you live and walk, every step counts. We would love to see participants join us from across the nation and the world!
Q: Do I have to walk or will my miles count if I run?
Whether you walk, run, bike, skip, or jump—your miles count! The important thing is that you are getting outside and focusing on building heathy habits.
Q: Where is my team expected to walk the 200 miles?
Participants can walk anywhere they would like. Routes do not need to be within the watershed. The goal is to walk (run, bike, etc.)in your own community in an effort to get outside and be active. Miles walked along Virginia’s Eastern shore, Maryland’s Billy Goat Trail, or the coast of California all count!(If walking outside your local community in a local, state, or national park or beach, please check the location’s COVID-19 status and abide by any rules first.)
Q: How do I track my miles?
Each participant has access to the CBF Mile Tracker in their Participant Center. You can enter your miles as frequently as you'd like, either daily or weekly. Each participant's miles will automatically be added to their team's miles. The CBF Mile Tracker makes it easy to see both your individual progress and team progress.
Use a health app on your phone or smart watch to keep track of the miles walked that day. You can also track your miles with https://onthegomap.com/#/create
Q: What happens if we do not hit our walking goals?
If you don't hit your walking goal, no worries! These goals are meant to help us work towards something together and focus on our health. As long as you are getting outside and experiencing the restorative powers of nature you are doing your part.
Q: How long do I have to reach my fundraising goal and be eligible for individual and team prizes?
Walk the Watershed fundraising closes June 30, 2020, and prizes will be distributed shortly after.
Q: When will my fundraising prize be sent to me?
Individuals who raise $150 will be eligible for a CBF Walk the Watershed t-shirt. The first week of July, following the completion of the event, individual participants who have raised $150 or more will receive a redemption survey. Participants will have two weeks to complete the survey and t-shirts will be mailed beginning July 13, 2020.
Note: If you'd like to support even more Bay-saving programs, you can choose to donate the value of your t-shirt back to CBF. Simply do not redeem your reward.
Q: Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes, all donations are 100 percent tax deductible. Electronic acknowledgments are automatically sent to supporters once a donation is received.
Q: Can I accept checks or cash for my fundraising?
We recommend that all payments be made through the donation link on your personal page. There are options to pay with a credit card, checking account, and PayPal.
If someone does prefer to pay by check, please ask that the check is made out to Chesapeake Bay Foundation and sent to the below address. Please make sure they include a note with the walker's name so we can properly link it to your fundraising.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Attn: Walk the Watershed
6 Herdon Ave. Annapolis MD 21403
Given the current CDC guidelines, we recommend no cash transactions be made for this fundraiser.
Q: Will offline donations count towards my fundraising goal?
Yes, offline donations received by June 30th, 2020, will be added to your fundraising total. Please allow a few days for us to process the donation once it is received.
Q: What will my fundraising go towards?
Every dollar raised goes directly towards saving the Bay. For more information on CBF and how we will accomplish this goal, please visit Our Mission web page.
Q: Do I need to follow any COVID-19 guidelines?
All participants are asked to follow their state's guidelines for COVID-19 precautions. Please also follow the CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19
Q: Why is CBF hosting this event during the COVID-19 crisis?
Our team at CBF is closely following developments surrounding the evolution of COVID-19. At CBF, the spring and summer months are typically filled with special community events, specifically Clean the Bay Day and Bands in the Sand--one of our biggest annual fundraising events. It's a time to get outside and enjoy the weather while taking steps to improve our Bay and local waterways. The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing restrictions are requiring us to look at new ways to continue our mission and engage with our local communities. Walk the Watershed will help us do that. It is not just a fundraising event; it is a way we all can enjoy the physical and emotional benefits of the outdoors and continue our shared commitment to a healthy environment and a restored Chesapeake Bay.
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