Charlottetown

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1 Avonlea Drive, Charlottetown PEI

Local Details

Parking

There will be limited parking available at the Malcolm Darrach Community Centre for those arriving with a bike!

Walkers are asked to park across the road at the Elmer "Homer" MacFadyen Memorial Recreational Complex located on Macrae Drive across from the community centre.

Rest Stop

Each rest stop will be stocked with water, protein balls from Fuel Your Body, and additional snacks to be determined!

Walkers will have access to a rest stop located along the trail near St. Peter's Road/Avonlea Drive.

Bikers will have access to a rest stop located just off the trail at Brackley Commons for those biking 10km.

An additional rest stop will be located in York for those biking 20km.

Post-Event Meal

The East Royalty Lions Club will be provided BBQ hotdogs beginning at noon for participants to enjoy following the event! There will be a limited number of gluten free and veggie dogs available - please try to let us know in advance if you require these!

Schedule

• 10:00 am: Meet Check-in + Welcome

• 11:00 am: Move Send-off

• 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served

• 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2024!

Route Details

• Route Distances: We have great routes where you can walk 2.5 or 5 km or bike 10 or 20 km.

• Rest Stops: There will be one rest stop on each route with yummy snacks and drinks.

• Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold orange RIDE signs.

• Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers will provide support along the route.

• Children 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

• No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at Ride for Refuge except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >

Check-in

• All participants check-in personally at the event on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

• T-shirts! Fundraising participants who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a RIDE shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.

• There is no registration fee to participate in the Ride for Refuge, but most participants raise $250-300 or more in support of their charity.

Waivers

All participants should register online.

• Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.

• Youth/Children: under 18 need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

• An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before RIDE Day.

• You may also bring a filled-out paper waiver.

• Waivers will be available at check-in on RIDE Day.

What to Bring

A few common sense suggestions:

• A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)

• Your bike and helmet or walking shoes

• Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities

• Your own water bottle

• Warm layers with moisture-repelling clothing. Late September weather can be cool, with rain and wind. The weather might also be gorgeous and sunny. So be sure to keep your eye on the forecast.

• A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!

Handling Money

• Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the RIDE Head Office.

• Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Ride for Refuge with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to RIDE Head Office along with your completed pledge form.

• Cash: You have 2 options:

• 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...

• 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Ride for Refuge”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the RIDE Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.