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Raised:
$2,525
3%Goal:
$80,000

Elora

Hosted by Elora House

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The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 22, 2025 - team up, fundraise, and walk with us!

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!

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Grand River Raceway

7445 Wellington County Rd 21 | Elora, ON. N0B 1S0


Grand River Raceway

Schedule

  • 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
  • 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
  • 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
  • 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2026!

Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.

Route Details

  • Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
  • Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
  • Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
  • Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
  • No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >

Check-In

  • All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 22, 2025 must check-in upon arrival.
  • Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
  • Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange toque pickup the week of the event.

Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!

Handling Money

  • Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the CNOY Head Office.
  • Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
  • Cash: You have 2 options:
  • 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
  • 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.

Waivers

All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.

  • Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
  • Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
  • An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before CNOY Day.
  • Waivers will also be available at check-in on CNOY Day.

What to Bring

A few common sense suggestions:

  • A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
  • Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
  • Warm coat and mitts/gloves
  • Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
  • Your own water bottle
  • A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!

Elora Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

2/5kmView + print!

We are walking on the race track. Loop twice for 2km, and 5 times for 5km.

Elora Scoreboard

Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >

Teams
Walkers

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

Skyline_Elora_Fergus_Elmira

Matt Nicoll

8

2,825.00

2

WWW Club

Lisa Curtis

1

3

Sole Mates

Shannon Frizzell

1

4

Wonder Women

Luisa Krause

1

5

Oldies but Goodies

Stephanie Little

1

6

Stirling Marathon Team

Emily Stevenson

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Matt Nicoll

Skyline_Elora_Fergus_Elmira

6

2,000.00

2

Jesse Osier

Skyline_Elora_Fergus_Elmira

3

375.00

3

Eli Zehr

Skyline_Elora_Fergus_Elmira

1

75.00

4

Alexis Zehr

Skyline_Elora_Fergus_Elmira

1

75.00

5

Luisa Krause

Wonder Women

6

Zachary Zehr

Skyline_Elora_Fergus_Elmira

7

Lynette Zehr

Skyline_Elora_Fergus_Elmira

8

Lisa Curtis

WWW Club

9

Stephanie Little

Oldies but Goodies

10

Emily Stevenson

Stirling Marathon Team

11

Shannon Frizzell

Sole Mates

The Challenge

Got a big-hearted business, workplace, group, church, or community? Step up and join the Challenge to compete for your local pride in support of CNOY. Check the National Challengeboard to see more!

About Elora House

Join us for a charity walk to support ELORA HOUSE for female survivors of human trafficking. We're excited to launch Stage 3 of our mission, which helps these brave women transition back into the community. Our home offers a year-long stay with 24/7 in-home care, mentorship, and support services to empower them to rebuild their lives. By participating, you're helping provide a sanctuary of healing, hope, and independence for survivors. Together, we can create lasting change and a future where they are free from trauma and full of possibilities. Your support can make a world of difference—walk with us and be a part of their journey

Saturday Feb 22 you can walk and take a stand against this horrific crime!

2024 CNOY Photos

Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!

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Contact Us


CNOY Elora 2025

The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email elora@cnoy.org

Got questions about the Coldest Night of the Year?
info@cnoy.org | 1.877.743.3413