2024 rare Trail Party 15th Annual Walk & Run Fundraiser

Join rare and #StepUpforNature at this year's Trail Party: a 'Walk, Hike, and Run' fundraiser to educate the next generation of stewards and protect natural environments now and forever. All proceeds support rare's Every Child Outdoors (ECO) program which delivers curriculum-based outdoor environmental education programs for K-12.

How can you participate?

Raise money for rare and #StepUpforNature on September 15: Walk - 3.5km route along the Grand Trunk Trail accessible for strollers and physically leashed dogs. Hike - 4.5km adventurous route exploring rare's side trails featuring beautiful views of the Grand River (no dogs or strolled permitted). Run - 5km run along the Grand Trunk Trail, past the ECO Center and back (no chip timing provided).

Registration includes:

Education stations and entertainment along the route BBQ lunch at the finish line (the ECO Centre) Live music Shuttle bus from the ECO Centre back to Riverbluffs Park Kids 12 and under are free (discount applied at checkout)!

Registration fees

Walk the Grand Trunk Trail from Riverbluffs Park to the ECO Centre. This is an accessible option suitable for strollers and physically leashed dogs. The surface is mainly hard-packed dirt or stone dust with a few asphalt sections. $30.00 May 15 - Sep. 13 Adventure through side trails off of the Grand Trunk Trail for beautiful views of the Grand River. This route has areas with narrow foot paths and rugged terrain. No dogs or strollers on these trails. $30.00 May 15 - Sep. 13 Run along the Grand Trunk Trail past the ECO Centre to the turnaround point and back for a full 5K effect. The surface is mainly hard-packed dirt or stone dust with a few asphalt sections. $30.00 May 15 - Sep. 13

Event schedule

Sun., September 15, 2024 9:00 a.m. - Registration opens at Riverbluffs Park Sun., September 15, 2024 9:45 a.m. - Opening remarks at Riverbluffs Park Sun., September 15, 2024 10:00 a.m. - Walk, Hike & Run Begins! Sun., September 15, 2024 11:00 a.m. - Celebratory BBQ starts at ECO Centre Sun., September 15, 2024 12:00 p.m. - Closing remarks at ECO Centre Sun., September 15, 2024 1:00 p.m. - Event & BBQ finishes