Kilometers for Kids 2026
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Location Cobourg, ON
- Price $29.23
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1km, 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Kilometers for Kids 2026 event on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in beautiful Cobourg, Northumberland! This family-friendly fundraiser invites participants of all ages to walk, run, or bike through scenic 1 km and 5 km routes in downtown Cobourg, starting at 9:15 AM outside Victoria Hall. The day promises to be filled with fun, camaraderie, and community spirit as we raise vital funds for local youth programs.
After conquering your route, enjoy a delicious peameal sandwich and a drink while participating in exciting activities at the Lions Pavilion in Victoria Park. Don’t forget to cheer on the leading fundraisers and take part in a thrilling door prize draw! With Halloween just around the corner, feel free to dress up in your favorite costume for a chance to win a special prize for best outfit! Whether you're building a team with friends and family or coming solo, your participation helps empower kids in our community and supports essential services that make a real difference. Let's come together to make Kilometers for Kids 2026 an unforgettable day!
After conquering your route, enjoy a delicious peameal sandwich and a drink while participating in exciting activities at the Lions Pavilion in Victoria Park. Don’t forget to cheer on the leading fundraisers and take part in a thrilling door prize draw! With Halloween just around the corner, feel free to dress up in your favorite costume for a chance to win a special prize for best outfit! Whether you're building a team with friends and family or coming solo, your participation helps empower kids in our community and supports essential services that make a real difference. Let's come together to make Kilometers for Kids 2026 an unforgettable day!
Organiser's Description
Come on out with the whole family on Saturday October 17 to raise money for local youth!
You have the option to walk, run or bike either our 1 km or 5 km routes in downtown Cobourg. Our day will kick off at 9:15am outside Victoria Hall, and wraps up at the finish line for our 5km route at the Lions Pavilion in Victoria Park. A peameal sandwich, a drink and a ballot for our Door Prize are included with your registration fee!
Get your friends and family together and build a team! Youth and groups 4+ enjoy discounted registration. Kids under 5 are free! (Please note that these discounts will appear on the final page of your registration process.)
Prizes will be awarded on race day to the leading fundraisers, and a door prize will be drawn from a pool of all participants! So be sure to stick around and play with us in Victoria Park after your route is over. Plus, with Halloween right around the corner we encourage you to come on out in your costume! We'll award a prize for best costume too!Event Timing8:30 AM - Check-In Opens in front of Victoria Hall, Cobourg9:15 AM - Opening Ceremonies and Warm-up9:30 AM - 1km and 5km Walk / Run / Ride begins10:45 AM - Picnic, Prizes and Closing Ceremony in Victoria Park, Cobourg
What your efforts support:Since 1997 Rebound has been helping kids in our community, adapting to fill the service gaps here in Northumberland County in the areas of mental health, academic supports, justice diversion and youth homelessness prevention. Last year alone we served over 1800 local young people.We believe in empowering kids, giving them a second chance to reach their full potential. And we believe this has a ripple effect in building a positive and vibrant community for all of us. Every one of our services is completely free for clients, so we rely on a committed network of community partners and donors. Our signature fundraising event, Kilometers for Kids, plays a vital role in funding our core services. Learn more about our work at rcys.ca
You have the option to walk, run or bike either our 1 km or 5 km routes in downtown Cobourg. Our day will kick off at 9:15am outside Victoria Hall, and wraps up at the finish line for our 5km route at the Lions Pavilion in Victoria Park. A peameal sandwich, a drink and a ballot for our Door Prize are included with your registration fee!
Get your friends and family together and build a team! Youth and groups 4+ enjoy discounted registration. Kids under 5 are free! (Please note that these discounts will appear on the final page of your registration process.)
Prizes will be awarded on race day to the leading fundraisers, and a door prize will be drawn from a pool of all participants! So be sure to stick around and play with us in Victoria Park after your route is over. Plus, with Halloween right around the corner we encourage you to come on out in your costume! We'll award a prize for best costume too!Event Timing8:30 AM - Check-In Opens in front of Victoria Hall, Cobourg9:15 AM - Opening Ceremonies and Warm-up9:30 AM - 1km and 5km Walk / Run / Ride begins10:45 AM - Picnic, Prizes and Closing Ceremony in Victoria Park, Cobourg
What your efforts support:Since 1997 Rebound has been helping kids in our community, adapting to fill the service gaps here in Northumberland County in the areas of mental health, academic supports, justice diversion and youth homelessness prevention. Last year alone we served over 1800 local young people.We believe in empowering kids, giving them a second chance to reach their full potential. And we believe this has a ripple effect in building a positive and vibrant community for all of us. Every one of our services is completely free for clients, so we rely on a committed network of community partners and donors. Our signature fundraising event, Kilometers for Kids, plays a vital role in funding our core services. Learn more about our work at rcys.ca
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