Newmarket

Schedule

• 1:00 pm: Meet Check-in

• 1:20 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks

• 1:30 pm: Move Send-off

• 2:30 pm: Munch Light meal served

• 3:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!

Local Details

Parking

Please see map for parking locations in the area. Parking locations near Fairy Lake

Rest Stop

Two water stations will be provided along the route to keep you hydrated!

Post-Event Meal

Join us after your walk for a post-event meal generously provided by Vince's Markets

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: The rest stop will have 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 attending at the Main Event on Saturday, October 3, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.

• Please Note: There is no registration fee to participate in the Ride for Refuge but fundraising is encouraged.

• 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.

• Offsite fundraising participants can contact their local event director to arrange shirt pickup the week of the event.

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. Bring them to RIDE Event 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. Bring them to the RIDE Event with your completed pledge sheet.

Waivers

• Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.

• Youth/Children: under the age of majority 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. 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 fundraising for!