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Rally for DHK 2026

The Rally for DHK 2026 is a running event held on Saturday, October 3, 2026. It is located at 299 Doon Valley Drive in Kitchener, Ontario.

Date:
Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location:
299 Doon Valley Drive
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 4M4
Canada
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Get ready for an action-packed "Amazing Race" meets "Escape Room" experience in support of The Darling Home for Kids!

Gather your team and mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd!

What is a Rally?!

So buckle up, keep your eyes peeled, and may the best team win… or at least have the most fun trying.

Starting Line:

The starting line will be somewhere in Halton Hills. We haven't quite pinpointed the exact location just yet! But stay tuned!

Your Registration Fee Includes:

  • Rally Kit – filled with snacks and tools to help you along your way

  • A Rally car decal

  • Breakfast & Lunch

  • Finish Line Reception

Registration Fee:

  • $110.15 for a Team of 2

  • $164.10 for a Team of 4

In addition to the registration fee, teams are required to fundraise, with 100% of funds directed towards The Darling Home for Kids. The suggested fundraising minimums by team are listed below:

  • $300 for a Team of 2 and $450 for a Team of 4

Recreational and Competitive Divisions!

Unsure if you're ready to Rally with those that are 'hardcore'?

Our recreational division is an excellent option for beginners. Offering a slightly shorter day, more hints along the route, and a bonus lifeline!

Note: If you are joining a team that has already registered, you will need the team code from the captain. The team code is case sensitive.

PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!

Prizes will be awarded for fundraising, divisional winners and the best dressed team. Check out photos of last year's teams HERE.

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Refer a team to sign up for the Rally for DHK and earn 5 bonus ballots for fundraising draw prizes.

Make sure whoever you refer mentions during registration.

Interested in donating a prize? Please contact Reannan Bodrug, [email protected]

Every day, The Darling Home for Kids is entrusted to care for the most medically complex children. Our highly specialized Residential, Respite, and Hospice Palliative Care Programs draw children and families from all over the province. More than 70,000 children in Ontario are classified as medically complex, and that number continues to rise, as does the demand for our services.

Proceeds from the Rally for DHK will help to support our core programs and services. With your help, we can provide each child with the best care possible.

*Registration fees are not eligible for a tax receipt.

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