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Étienne Brûlé Park

10 Catherine St, Toronto, ON M6S

We meet close to the parking lot of Étienne Brûlé Park. After parking your car, start walking north and you will see our check-in station by a bonfire area on your right-hand side.

Closer to the event day, we will be sending out a detailed map to all participants.

Important Notes

• Parking Note: Please note that there is limited parking available in the park. The closest public parking lot is just across the street from Old Mill Hotel.

• Checking In: You can check in from 3:00 PM, and the RIDE starts at 4:00 PM.

• Routes: Every route is a loop, starting and finishing at the same spot in Etienne Brule Park. We will have Route Marshals at the turning points to guide you on the way. There are four official routes available:

• 2 kilometre walk

• 5 kilometre walk

• 10 kilometre cycle

• 20 kilometre cycle

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!

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.

Waivers

• 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!