Photos by Light & Love Photography
Online registration is now closed. Day of registration will open at 9:00am at Riverbluffs Park.
Join in for a walk or fun-run to help protect and conserve land in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. The Walk & Run for rare 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.
Four different routes to choose from:
- 5km fun run: this route goes past the ECO Centre to a designated turnaround spot, and then back to the ECO Centre for a true 5km run (no chip timing provided).
- 4.5km adventurous walk: this route includes the rare side trails giving you views of the cliffs, Grand River, and osprey nest.
- 3.5km walk: this route is great for those wanting a route that is accessible to strollers and dogs.
- Turtle Trek: NEW route this year for children wanting to walk/run a short educational loop once they reach the ECO Centre. Recommended for ages 8 and under.
Highlights included with registration:
- Free BBQ lunch and drinks, including vegetarian option.
- Free re-usable water bottle valued at $14.95 each.
- Access to interpretive educational stations.
- Live music and family fun activities.
- Free shuttle bus from end of route back to the beginning.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
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$20.00
Early bird pricing
Jun 4 – Jul 31 -
CA$25.00Aug 1 – Oct 7
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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$20.00
Early bird pricing
Jun 4 – Jul 31 -
CA$25.00Aug 1 – Oct 7
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Walk & Run - 12 & Under Closed
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FreeJun 4 - Oct 7
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 4 - Oct 7
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 4 - Oct 7
Fundraising Rewards
Fundraising Prizes
- Every participant will receive one ticket to enter into the prize raffle just for registering.
- 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!
- Prizes for the event include: a champagne hot air balloon ride, afternoon tea at Langdon Hall, tickets to St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, and many more!
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.
2018 Event Photos
Photos by D.Klein
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 must also be on a leash at all times.
Top teams
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MacPherson Builders LimitedCA$5,022.62 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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Red BearsCA$3,687.15 RaisedCA$4,000.00 Goal |
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Out of TownersCA$2,072.72 RaisedCA$1,500.00 Goal |
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The Butterfly BunchCA$1,983.68 RaisedCA$1,500.00 Goal |
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KPMG WaterlooCA$1,214.14 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Stephanie
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Stephanie PasqualeCA$5,022.62 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Christine
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Christine ThompsonCA$1,708.95 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Carmen
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Carmen EvansCA$1,540.72 RaisedCA$1,500.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Jenna
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Jenna QuinnCA$1,358.60 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Jackie
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Jackie Hatherly-M...CA$724.93 RaisedCA$250.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sun, September 22, 2019 9:00 AM - Day of registration opens at Riverbluffs Park
- Sun, September 22, 2019 9:45 AM - Opening remarks at Riverbluffs Park
- Sun, September 22, 2019 10:00 AM - 2019 Walk & Run for rare begins - participants start the walk or run
- Sun, September 22, 2019 11:00 AM - Celebratory BBQ starts at rare ECO Centre
- Sun, September 22, 2019 11:30 AM - Prizes awarded to fundraisers at rare ECO Centre
- Sun, September 22, 2019 11:45 AM - Closing ceremonies at rare ECO Centre
- Sun, September 22, 2019 1:00 PM - Event and BBQ finishes
Contact information
- Event contact
- Laura Klein
- Website
- Visit website
