RIDE WALK RUN FOR CELIAC 2023

General Information

Beginning at site # 5 in family-friendly Rundle Park participants of all ages and abilities can choose a route and method of transportation that best suits their fitness levels and preferences including a 2.5km, 5km and 10km distance for cycling, walking or running. If you choose to walk we ask that you choose either the 2.5km or 5km route.  We ask that you kindly leave your pets at home for this event.  You will find easy access to lots of free parking and public washrooms are close by in the Rundle Family Centre.  The routes are both stroller and wheelchair friendly.  Post race activities will include refreshments, gluten free food sampling and games!  Bring along the whole family for a healthy celebration of gluten free living!

We encourage all participants to collect pledges from family members, neighbours, friends and co-workers however this is not mandatory.  If you do not wish to fundraise please don’t let this be a deterrent to attend the event – fundraising is optional.  For those of you who choose to either fundraise or make a donation to the Chapter please note the funds raised are directed to awareness activities and programming locally and in Northern Alberta.  You can set up an online donation page or print off a pledge form and start collecting retro style.  General donations can be made on our race page on the Running Room Website.   I will have great prizes lined up for our top fundraisers.

Be an Elah

Pictured above is Elah and her wonderful family.  Elah and her Mom Tanya are both celiac.  Elah has attended our Celiac Kids Rock Support Group and our Celiac Community Christmas Party.  Elah won our top fundraiser prize at last year’s Ride Walk Run.  She raised an AMAZING $750 for the Chapter.  I learn something each time I have organised an event and last year I learned that a ten year old might not get as excited as her parents about a coffee machine.  Thank you Keurig for an amazing prize but this year I will ensure that there are additional child friendly prizes lined up.

Race Bag 2023

Prior to the event you can collect your race kit containing coupons and this year like 2022 instead of a race t-shirt we are providing you with something different.  This year we are providing you with two options to choose from – a stash belt or a bamboo cutlery set which includes a knife, fork, spoon, straw and cleaner- both products have a special logo on them which you can hold on to for years to come.  A nice way to mark 50 years as an organization – some race bag memorabilia.

Those who register by Saturday August 17th can select the product(s) of their choice, after that date there is no product selection – it will be on a first come first served basis until supplies last.  If you can’t make it to collect your race bag on September 15th (at the Running Room Whyte avenue location from 4-7pm) please arrive between 9.30am and 10.45am on event day.

You are invited to enjoy beverages and delicious gluten free samples at our site after you complete your preferred route.  I have a feeling this is the participants’ favourite part of the day!  Feast your eyes on tables laden with gluten free food to sample.  Our volunteers will be happy to serve you and we guarantee you will be excited to head to site #5 to relax and enjoy delicious food.

We are conscious of the cost of living and we continue to maintain the cost of registering for our Ride Walk Run.   If you are registering as an individual it will cost you $25 and if you register as a family it will cost you $55 for the first five people (2 adults & 3 children)  – if you are a larger family you can register additional children at a cost of $10 for those aged 7 and over and $6 for those aged 6 and under with a maximum of 8 participants.

Online registration is now open until midnight Thursday September 14th.  Click this link to register – https://www.events.runningroom.com/site/18021/ride-walk-run-for-celiac-2023/

You can also register on the morning of the event and pay by cash/card.

2022 Testimonials

“I chose to walk at the Ride Walk Run for Celiac 2022 for my husband, for me and for my sister who suffers daily with many symptoms of celiac disease.   The park is lovely, the 2.5km route is paved and wheelchair accessible.  The race bag I received included coupons, a cookbook and gluten free flour to get you started in the kitchen. I did not win any prizes but what made up for that was the gluten free sample tables.  Food was amazing and I had to try one of EVERYTHING!” 

Carolyn

“I very much enjoyed the Ride Walk Run event as I have celiac disease and like to support the Edmonton chapter.  I used most of the coupons in the grab bags and I especially enjoyed the gluten free sampling tables! I will definitely be attending the walk this year”.

Susan

“It was an amazing event for my toddler. He was happy that his family was there to support him and to see so many others like him with celiac disease , made him aware that he is not alone”.

Subrina

“The array of food was fabulous!  I have never been somewhere where they have said “take one of everything” and I was actually able to.  The Ride Walk event is worth it for the goodie bag alone. I felt so treated with coupons, a recipe books, and gifts from kinnikinnick”

Kira

I joined the Ride Walk Run to support my family members living with celiac disease. The day was filled with such joy and high energy!  The day was wonderfully organized and there were so many people to chat with for information on recipes and the best places to shop for groceries.  The young families had a blast meeting other young families. Once the beautiful walk was finished, there was a large buffet of GF food samples to fill our bellies and inform our minds!  Come join for 2023!

Donna

“We attended the event just after one of us was diagnosed as a celiac. It was so well-organized and we were blown away by the diversity and quality of the food samples. Being brand new to the celiac community, it was really exciting (and such a relief!) to discover delicious new GF foods and local businesses that we continue to support”.

Peterson-Lynch Family

“Great for anyone who wants to meet with the celiac community, get some exercise, and of course, get some delicious gluten – free snacks!”

Dominic Bakal, age 14

It’s an AMAZING event so be sure to join us.  If you don’t want to participate but would like to volunteer please reach out to me at coordinator@celiacedmonton.ca as I have many positions to fill to make this a successful event.

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