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Join Us for the 4th Annual MattaTrek!
What is the Mattattrek?
Venture forth with Museum Director Bob Burns for our annual weekend of hiking, community, and support for the arts. Whether you are looking for an ultra-endurance challenge or a fun morning out with the kids, we have the perfect trail for you.
Friday, August 21: The MattaTrek 20(26.2) Marathon
The Challenge: A grueling and gorgeous 26.2-mile marathon hike along the scenic Shenipsit Trail, a historic route stretching through central Connecticut to the Massachusetts border.
The Route: Kick off at 8:00 AM at the Toll Gate Road Trailhead in Meshomasic State Forest, trekking north to a triumphant finish among the stunning vistas of Shenipsit State Forest.
Saturday, August 22: Family-Friendly 5K Walk
Flander’s Whittemore Sanctuary off of Route 64
The Challenge: A lively, accessible 5K hike perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
The Schedule: Registration and MattaTrek T-shirt pickup begins at 8:30 AM; the walk kicks off at 9:00 AM.
The MattaTrek is rain or shine! Hikers do so at their own risk and pace.
How You Can Get Involved
Every step you take helps support the Mattatuck Museum! All proceeds directly fund our vibrant educational programming, family events, and world-class exhibitions.
Become a Sponsored Hiker or Walker
Challenge yourself and raise money for a great cause! Participants will get their own personalized fundraising page on our donation platform to easily share with friends and family
Support a Hiker or Walker
Not hitting the trails this year? You can still cheer on our MattaTrek participants by making a financial pledge to support their journey and advance the Museum’s mission.
Become a Corporate Sponsor
Showcase your business’s commitment to arts, culture, education, and community engagement. We value our corporate partners and offer several impactful sponsorship levels to fit your goals.
At the Mattatuck Museum, every act of generosity helps strengthen our mission to inspire creativity, learning, and connection throughout our community. All proceeds for this event support our exciting educational and family programming and exhibitions that make the Mattatuck Museum a vibrant cultural destination for our region. We value our partnerships with you and hope you will consider sponsoring the MattaTrek at one of the indicated levels.
The Museum thanks Hubbard Hall, Litchfield Distillery, and Post University for being the MattaTrek’s premier sponsors, as well as Joan Burns, Happy Meadow Farm, and Ann & Michael Feinberg at the Silver Level, Astro Electric, Chittenden Group Insurance, Fine Art Security Transport, LLC, Judy Godburn, LEVEL, Frank & Michele Monteiro, Neighborhood Chimney, Linda and Selim Noujaim, O&G Industries, and Valiant Energy for supporting the MattaTrek at the Bronze level, and Flanders Nature Center, PAT’s IGA, Sportsman’s Outpost, and WATR as Partner Vendors.
Sponsor List: Updated August 14, 2026
