Walk | Run | Cycle
Starting September 1 -- Ending September 27
Participate from anywhere at anytime
The Walk & Run for rare is back in 2020! But this year is a VIRTUAL EDITION for the month of September. That means anyone can get involved from anywhere, and you can do it your way!
How does it work?
Determine how you want to participate in the challenge! We have options for everyone to suit your participation level.
- You can register as a "Fun-Raiser" without committing to a certain challenge. This is perfect for the person who wants to raise funds but doesn't have a certain activity level goal.
- You can register as a "Four Week Challenger" if you want to commit to accomplishing a certain amount of kilometres for the challenge. This is perfect for the person who wants to set a goal and stay accountable by tracking with our online system!
- You can register as a "Day-of Partaker" if you want to join in for the one day virtual event. This is perfect for the person who loves the in-person event, and wants to participate on the original event date, September 27, to walk or run your usual distance - 3.5km walk, 5km run, or a cycle distance of your choice!
Once you have decided how you want to participate, reach out to family and friends to sponsor your activity!
All participants have the option to waive their registration and register for FREE by committing to raise $50 or more. Families of 4 to 6 people will also receive a family discount of $10 per participant when registering together.
Watch a fun video about how to participate virtually by clicking on the image here:
Although this year we won't be able to celebrate together in person at the BBQ lunch, we will still be offering lots of fun activities for all participants. New this year will be a special Walk & Run Scavenger Hunt Challenge sent out to participants weekly in September. This is perfect for families who register and want to have fun while spending time outside and getting active. There will still be prizes, a virtual yoga warm up, and the chance to make a difference for nature one step at a time together!
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Click HERE to view how to edit your registration and add kilometers!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Fun-Raiser Closed
- Participate for fun and raise money without committing to a certain KM challenge.
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CA$25.00Jun 30 - Sep 27
Four Week Challenger Closed
- Challenge yourself to a personal kilometre goal by walking, jogging, or cycling over four weeks.
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CA$25.00Jun 30 - Sep 27
Day-of Partaker Closed
- Participate virtually on the original event date, September 27.
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CA$25.00Jun 30 - Sep 27
Fun-Raiser - Fundraising Participant Closed
- Commit to raise a minimum of $50 and register for free!
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FreeJun 30 - Sep 27
Four Week Challenger - Fundraising Participant Closed
- Commit to raise a minimum of $50 and register for free!
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FreeJun 30 - Sep 27
Day-of Partaker - Fundraising Participant Closed
- Commit to raise a minimum of $50 and register for free!
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FreeJun 30 - Sep 27
Supporting the Turn the Map Green Campaign
All funds raised from the 2020 Walk & Run for rare are supporting the Turn the Map Green campaign — every $2 raised protects 1 square metre of environmentally sensitive land.
The rare reserve has 24 different habitats rich in biodiversity and home to an array of flora and fauna. All registration fees and donations are directly helping this grassroots community effort to ensure these habitats are protected intact in perpetuity.
Be the one to make a difference for nature by turning the map green one step at a time!
Benefits and Fundraising Rewards
Participants of the 2020 Walk & Run for rare will not only be protecting important land and habitat, but there are many benefits and prizes again this year for everyone! The first 100 participants will receive a $10 gift certificate to Borealis Grille & Bar.
Prize Category | Prize |
Top individual fundraiser | $100 Borealis Grille & Bar gift card |
Team with the most amount raised | Lunch and hike at rare next spring or summer |
Raffle of all registered participants – draw for one winner | $50 Bass Pro Shops gift card |
Participant with the highest number of donors sponsoring them | $50 Canadian Tire gift card |
Participants who have raised over $100 – draw for one winner | $50 Homesense/Winners gift card |
Scavenger hunt participants – draw for one winner | $50 Sport Chek gift card |
Participant who is walking, running, or biking from the furthest away | $25 GC to Dairy Queen |
Participant who covers the most KMs and enters result on Race Roster | $10 Borealis GC |
Offline Fundraising
All participants are encouraged to ask for donations through the online Race Roster platform.
However, if you would like to collect pledges offline for your fundraising again this year, please use this form. You can return your offline pledge forms to rare's main office at 1679, Blair Road, Cambridge on Thursday mornings, between 9:00am and 11:00am.
Official tax receipts will be issued for pledges of $20 and over, only with a complete and legible address including postal code on the form. 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.
2019 Event Photos
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Kingsview Carpentry Ltd. | CA$537.69 |
| 2 | Anonymous | CA$500.00 |
| 3 | DC Accounting | CA$500.00 |
Top teams
| 1 |
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Red BearsCA$5,356.95 RaisedCA$6,500.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
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MacPherson BuildersRaised:CA$3,129.38 |
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| 3 |
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The Slithering Swant SnakesCA$1,856.46 RaisedCA$2,000.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
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The Butterfly BunchCA$1,819.08 RaisedCA$1,500.00 Goal |
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| 5 |
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KPMGCA$1,274.77 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Stephanie
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Stephanie PasqualeRaised: CA$3,129.38 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Chris
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Chris AinsworthCA$2,147.86 RaisedCA$500.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Carmen
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Carmen EvansCA$1,656.55 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Jenna
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Jenna QuinnCA$1,545.93 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 5 |
View fundraiser page for Stephanie
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Stephanie Sobek-Swan...Raised: CA$1,318.37 |
Event schedule
- Sun, September 27, 2020 9:00 AM - Morning email with virtual yoga warm up
- Sun, September 27, 2020 1:30 PM - Facebook live opening remarks
- Sun, September 27, 2020 4:00 PM - Facebook live closing ceremonies & prize draw
Contact information
- Event contact
- Laura Klein
- Website
- Visit website
