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Cedarvale Park-Phil White Arena

Schedule

• 3:00 pm: Meet Check-in + Welcome

• 4:00 pm: Move Send-off

• 5:00 pm: Munch Light meal served

• 6:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2025!

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 check-in personally at the event on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

• 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. 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!

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.