2026 Chilly Chase Fundraising Incentive Program

Purpose

The Chilly Chase Half Marathon, 10k & 5k is more than a race—it’s an opportunity to support community safety and empowerment. By fundraising for our charity, participants help us expand programs, support volunteers, and strengthen neighborhood initiatives.

This incentive program is designed to motivate runners to become fundraisers and celebrate their contributions.

How It Works

• Step 1: Register for the Chilly Chase Half Marathon, 10k or 5k.
• Step 2: Create a personal fundraising page through the races platform (Race Roster).
• Step 3: Share your page with friends, family, and colleagues.
• Step 4: Earn rewards as you reach fundraising milestones.

Fundraising Milestones & Incentives

Special Recognition

• Top Fundraiser (Individual): Awarded a commemorative plaque and spotlight feature on our website.

Why Fundraise?

• Every dollar supports volunteer-led safety patrols, community influenced safety and crime prevention programs and community outreach. We provide an opportunity for the neighbourhood to play a proactive role in designing programs for that works for our community and contribute to everyone’s safety.  
• Fundraising amplifies the impact of your run—turning miles into meaningful change.
• For a more detailed view on our programs and your impact, follow us

Tips for Success

• Share your fundraising page on social media with training updates.
• Ask friends to donate per kilometer or mile.
• Host a mini-event (e.g., trivia night, bake sale) to boost contributions.
• Thank your donors personally to encourage repeat support.

Contact

For questions or support with your fundraising page, contact our charity team at info@strathconacpc.ca  or visit https://strathconacpc.ca/

Together, we run for safety, inclusion, and community strength. Join us in making the 2026 Chilly Chase more than a race—it’s a movement.

Some Testimonials from our volunteers and people in the neighbourhood: 

 “I’m a senior citizen. I enjoy volunteering with the Strathcona CPC because I get to spend time with enthusiastic and idealistic young people who want to contribute to our society through community involvement and law enforcement. I appreciate our CPC’s focus on creating connections among people of different cultural backgrounds by providing social opportunities for them while raising their awareness on important topics of everyday living in our “dangerous” world.”

~ Rick

“During my time at the Strathcona CPC, I had hoped to become a more well-rounded person through a variety of unique and engaging experiences. That is exactly what I received, and I benefited greatly from its focus on community policing principles and practices.”

~ Zach

Canadian Red Cross

“The SCPC addressed a gap in training that the HELP program has long struggled to fill. With the safety of our teams as our priority, the training has directly influenced how services are delivered, addressing safety concerns specific to work in the Downtown east side. The team had very positive feedback on the course; they were able to ask questions and work through past real-life situations. Having a community led solution that provides practical and relevant strategies to support safe service delivery has been invaluable.” Angela Sammon, Director, Red Cross BC & Yukon  

Cedar Cottage Neighborhood House

“We took the de-escalation training to better equip our team in supporting community members during challenging interactions. The training was practical, engaging, and grounded in real-life scenarios. It gave us clear tools and language to use in the moment and helped our staff feel more confident and supported in their roles. We’ve already noticed a positive shift in how we approach difficult conversations.”

Chavi Weerawansha, Manager of Community Programs