Brave the cold, wind (and who knows, maybe even snow), and walk with us on February 25th for the hungry, homeless and hurting in Kelowna in support of the 30K Club.
Start/Finish Location View Google Map >
The WALK starts at and ends at The Italian Club – 770 Lawrence Ave. Kelowna BC, V1Y 6L9. Parking is a bit limited so try share a ride with your friends
Registration/Check-In 4:00 pm
Registration opens at 4:00 pm. Walkers must bring in:
> All cash and cheques payable to "Coldest Night of the Year"
> Pledge sheet with all donor data filled out completely and neatly OR
> Post all pledges of cash and cheques online in your personal fundraising page and print off the "My Donor List" and bring with cash or cheques**.
> Bring a signed WAIVER FORM available online under TOOLS / FORMS on the main site
Note: walkers who raise $150 (adults) or $75 (youth 18 and under) do NOT have to pay the $25 registration fee.
Opening Ceremonies 5:00 pm
Route Closes 8:00 pm
Registration opens at 4:00 pm
Lunch
A post-walk chili 'lunch' is served between approximately 6:00 and 8:00 pm. All walkers are invited to join us back at The Italian Club to warm up, enjoy a warm bowl of chili, perhaps a sweet or two and a warm drink.
What to Bring/Wear
Who knows what the weather will be like on February 25th? It could be warmer than expected or cold and blowy. The key is to come prepared while keeping an eye on the weather channel. Bring good walking shoes/boots, hats, gloves, maybe a scarf and a wind-breaking jacket and sweater.
Lost + Found
A lost and found / welcome desk area will be set up at Kelowna's Gospel Mission so if you drop a mitten or scarf you'll know where to ask for it to start - and if you find some extra stuff lying around be sure to drop them in.
Route Details
Our 5 KM route will start at 770 Lawrence and proceed down Leon past Kelowna's Gospel Mission then along Richter to Birch, up Birch to Ethel and returning along that street to Leon. Rest stops are at Richter and Rowcliffe (sponsored by Astral Media) which will have treats and warm drinks and at C3 Church (Birch and Ethel) which will be open and have bathroom facilities as well as treats and warm drinks.
Our 10KM route starts out the same, leading you to Birch and Ethel but then walkers proceed along Ethel to Raymer then Gordon to Lanfranco and back down to Richter, following that street back to Lawrence and the Italian Club. Rest stops are same as above with a second opportunity to pass the Astral rest stop at Rowcliffe and Richter.
Rest Stops
Rest stops will be provided at the 1.5, 3, and 8.5km marks. The 1.5 and 8.5 marks will be tents providing some yummy snacks and warm drinks. The 3km rest stop is sponsored by C3 Church and you will have opportunity to use the bathroom, warm up, and have a snack.
Route Safety
We will have volunteers at key corners and intersections pointing the way and cheering you on. As well, there will be some friendly rest stop volunteers and support vehicles keeping an eye on everyone along the route.
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