$1500%Goal:
$20,000
Cold Lake
Hosted by Cold Lake Food Bank
What moves you? Join us on Saturday, October 1, 2022 for the Ride for Refuge, a family-friendly bike + walk fundraiser supporting local charities who help people seeking refuge from danger, hardship, and abuse.
Event Day Details
Save the date - RIDE Day is October 1, 2022!
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5216 55A St
Cold Lake, AB
T9M 1R3
We are located one block north of 7 Eleven in the Community Baptist Church building.
Schedule
- 3:00 pm: Meet Check-in opens
- 4:00 pm: Move Opening remarks + send-off
- 5:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 6:00 pm: Mosey Go Home!
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Check-in
- All participants will check-in personally at the event on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
- 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.
- No money or cheques will be processed at check-in.
Can't join us on event day? If you have a conflict, we hope you'll join us by fundraising and walking on your own.
Waivers
All participants should register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults: When you register online, you will automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- Youth/Children: If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.
- Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@rideforrefuge.org.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on Event Day.
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.
- 12 and under participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
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. Early October 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!
Cold Lake Maps
Check out this year's RIDE route maps below:
Out and back to Lion's Park on Millennium Trail.
Route heads south east along the Millennium Trail toward the 4 Wing military base. Out a little past the gazebo and it's time to turn around. Flat Out and Back Course :)
Millennium Trail to Base North on Glenwood Dr Around loop Return to bridge near Humane Society East on 50 Ave North on new trail system Exit near A&A Glass South on 56 St East on 53 Ave to Food Bank
Cold Lake Scoreboard
Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >
About Cold Lake Food Bank
The Cold Lake Food Bank, a service of the Cold Lake Food Bank Society, is a welcoming, safe environment and community for individuals and families to receive encouragement and hope through nutritious food support.
Join us for Ride 2022 as the Cold Lake Food Bank helps alleviate stress and anxiety among our neighbours due to financial instability, low income and the expense of unforeseen circumstances.
Join the 7th Annual Ride Walk Event in Cold Lake!
Ride 10km or 20km or Walk 2.5km or 5km
Start & Finish at the Cold Lake Food Bank / Community Baptist Church
5216 55A Street (1 block north from the 7/11)
- All riders must wear a helmet & sign a waiver
2021 RIDE Photos
Here's a collection of our favourite photos from RIDE 2021 nationwide - special thanks to our many volunteer photographers who sent them in!
Contact Us
RIDE Cold Lake 2022
The RIDE Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email coldlake@rideforrefuge.org