REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
We are excited to announce the launch of the 2022 Walk & Run for rare, presented by MacPherson Builders. Not only will this be the first in-person version of this event in two years, this year we are trying something new: inviting our friends, neighbours, and everyone in our community to rare to celebrate our natural spaces with a Trail Party!
The 2022 Trail Party Walk & Run for rare, presented by MacPherson Builders, is both a fundraising walkathon, and a family-friendly community party. Participants can sign up to walk or run three different routes tailored to all abilities. Bring your friends, family, neighbours and coworkers to cheer you on, and treat them to live music and family fun activities including a Kids Play Zone and an Ice Cream Station. Encourage them out onto the courses where they can discover and learn from interpretive education stations. Enjoy a barbecue lunch and drinks (vegetarian option available).
The walk or fun-run will help protect and conserve land in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. The Walk & Run for rare, presented by MacPherson Builders, supports our Turn the Map Green campaign where every $2 raised protects one square metre of environmentally sensitive land now and into the future.
There are three different routes you can 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 - not for strollers or dogs.
- 3.5km walk: this route is great for those wanting a route that is accessible to strollers and leashed dogs.
Register to participate before July 22nd to take part in our Early Bird Draw. The registration fee per registrant is $25 (children under 12 with a parent or a guardian are free) Registrants receive many benefits, including:
- Free BBQ lunch and drinks
- Free re-useable water bottle (valued at $14.95)
- Free Walk & Run for rare T-Shirt (some conditions apply)
- Free shuttle bus from the end of the route back to the beginning.
- Full access to the Trail Party!
So join up, encourage people to donate to your run, and invite everyone you know to come out to cheer you on and celebrate the natural spaces that protect and enhance the health and wellbeing of the surrounding community. This is a perfect time to get outdoors to enjoy nature with your friends, family, neighbours and coworkers while helping to Turn the Map Green one step at a time.
Registration fees
Event Walker
Commit to walking 5km in-person to support our Turn the Map Green campaign (4.5k rugged terrain and 3.5k easy and accessible walks also available at the starting line).
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Register for Event Walker$25.00
Walker - Fundraising Participant
Commit to raise a minimum of $50 and register for free! Walk 5km in-person and raise funds to support your participation.
Event Runner
Commit to running 5km in-person to support our Turn the Map Green campaign (4.5k rugged terrain and 3.5k easy and accessible walks also available at the starting line).
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Register for Event Runner$25.00
Runner - Fundraising Participant
Commit to raise a minimum of $50 and register for free! Run 5km in-person and raise funds to support your participation.
5km Virtual Walker
If you are unable to join us on September 25th, you can commit to walking 5km virtually to support our Turn the Map Green campaign.
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Register for 5km Virtual Walker$25.00Jun. 6 - Sep. 24
Walker - Virtual Fundraising Participant
If you are unable to join us on September 25th, you can commit to raise a minimum of $50 and register for free! Walk 5km virtually and raise funds to support your participation.
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Register for Walker - Virtual Fundraising ParticipantFreeJun. 6 - Sep. 24
5km Virtual Runner
If you are unable to join us on September 25th, you can commit to running 5km virtually to support our Turn the Map Green campaign.
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Register for 5km Virtual Runner$25.00Jun. 6 - Sep. 24
Runner - Virtual Fundraising Participant
If you are unable to join us on September 25th, you can commit to raise a minimum of $50 and register for free! Run 5km virtually and raise funds to support your participation.
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Register for Runner - Virtual Fundraising ParticipantFreeJun. 6 - Sep. 24
Event Walker/Runner 12 and Under
Children 12 and under in the company of their parents or guardians are exempt from the registration fee.
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Register for Event Walker/Runner 12 and UnderFreeJun. 6 - Sep. 24
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.
Every participant must register and submit a $25.00 registration fee OR submit offline pledges in the amount of $50 or more (fee excludes children 12 & under who are FREE). The $25.00 registration fee is not eligible for a charitable tax receipt; however, additional donations of $20.00 or more will be receipted.
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 must also be on a leash at all times.
Event schedule
- June 15 9:00 a.m. EDT - Registration Opens for 2022 Walk & Run for rare
- August 5 12:00 p.m. EDT - Early-Bird Registration Draw Ends
- September 2 1:00 p.m. EDT - Last Chance to Receive Free T-Shirt
- September 24 8:00 p.m. EDT - Last Chance to Register for 2022 Walk & Run for rare
- September 25 9:00 a.m. EDT - Registration Open at Riverbluffs Park
- September 25 9:45 a.m. EDT - Opening Remarks at Riverbluffs Park
- September 25 10:00 a.m. EDT - Walk & Run Begins at Riverbluffs Park
- September 25 11:00 a.m. EDT - BBQ at rare ECO Centre
- September 25 12:30 p.m. EDT - Celebratory Remarks and Prize Draws at rare ECO Centre
- September 25 1:00 p.m. EDT - 2022 Walk & Run for rare Ends
Contact information
- Event contact
- James Bow
- james.bow@raresites.org
- Phone
- 519-590-9640
- Website
- Visit website
