2018 Walk and Run for rare!
Sunday, September 30, 2018 9:00am start
Riverbluffs Park, Cambridge
Photos by N. Dunham
Online registration is now closed in preparation for the event.
Day Of Registration opens at Riverbluffs Park on September 30 at 9:00am.
Thank you!
Register today to join the fun and help protect and conserve land in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. This 5km walk and fun-run is supporting our Turn the Map Green campaign — every $2 raised protects 1 square meter of environmentally sensitive land in perpetuity!
If you want to get outdoors to support nature with your family, friends, children, or co-workers, join us to Turn the Map Green one step at a time.
Highlights:
- Free food and drinks for all participants
- Chance to win exciting prizes just by registering
- Free re-usable water bottle for all participants
- Access to interpretive educational stations
- Live music and family fun activities
- Free t-shirt for participants raising over $50
- Free shuttle bus from end of route back to the beginning
- Opportunity to help Turn the Map Green and support conservation in Waterloo Region and Wellington County
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Walk & Run - 12 & Under Closed
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FreeJun 5 - Sep 29
Walk - Fundraising Closed
For those fundraising, the registration fee is waived ONLY if you raise a minimum of $50. If you do not meet this requirement, you will be expected to contribute $25 at registration on the day of the event. If you do not plan to raise funds of $50 or more, you should register above for the Walk.
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FreeJun 5 - Sep 29
Run - Fundraising Closed
For those fundraising, the registration fee is waived ONLY if you raise a minimum of $50. If you do not meet this requirement, you will be expected to contribute $25 at registration on the day of the event. If you do not plan to raise funds of $50 or more, you should register above for the Run.
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FreeJun 5 - Sep 29
Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
See below if you would like these fees waived in return for raising $50 or more in sponsorship.
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CA$20.00Jun 5 – Jul 31
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CA$25.00Aug 1 – Sep 29
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Run Closed
Online registration closed-
See below if you would like these fees waived in return for raising $50 or more in sponsorship.
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CA$20.00Jun 5 – Jul 31
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CA$25.00Aug 1 – Sep 29
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Fundraising Rewards
- Every participant will receive one ticket just for registering to enter into the prize draw.
- For each $50 that a participant raises, participants will receive an additional ticket. That means the more fundraising you do, the better chance you will have to win a prize!
- A FREE t-shirt will be given to each participant who raises a minimum of $50 by September 1, 2018.
Offline Fundraising
If you would like to collect pledges offline for your fundraising, please use this form. You can return your offline pledge forms on event day at registration, or ahead of time to rare's main office at 1679, Blair Road, Cambridge.
Official tax receipts will be issued for pledges of $20 and over, only with a complete and legible address including postal code. Tax receipts for offline pledges will be issued after the event - please allow 6-10 weeks for the tax receipt to be mailed for offline pledges.
Notes
- The online processing fee/taxes are not included in the above price list.
- Entry fees are neither refundable nor transferable.
- Event is rain or shine.
- Winners of prizes must be present to claim them.
- Dogs and strollers can attend the event, but should stay on the main trail, and not take any rare side trails. Dogs should also be on a leash at all times.
Event Sponsors
Top teams
1 |
Red BearsCA$3,515.00 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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2 |
MacPherson's TurtlesCA$1,700.00 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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3 |
The Butterfly BunchCA$1,475.00 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for Gord |
Gord MorrisRaised: CA$1,600.00 |
View page for Gord |
2 | View fundraiser page for Carmen |
Carmen EvansCA$1,225.00 RaisedCA$1,200.00 Goal |
View page for Carmen |
3 | View fundraiser page for Jenna |
Jenna QuinnCA$1,070.00 RaisedCA$500.00 Goal |
View page for Jenna |
Event schedule
- Sun, September 30, 2018 9:00 AM - Day of registration opens at River Bluffs Park
- Sun, September 30, 2018 9:45 AM - Opening remarks at River Bluffs Park
- Sun, September 30, 2018 10:00 AM - 2018 Walk & Run for rare begins - participants will walk or run down the Grand Trunk Trail
- Sun, September 30, 2018 11:00 AM - Celebratory BBQ starts at rare ECO Centre
- Sun, September 30, 2018 11:30 AM - Closing remarks at rare ECO Centre
- Sun, September 30, 2018 1:00 PM - Event and BBQ finishes
Contact information
- Event contact
- Laura Klein
- Website
- Visit website