Gordie’s Measure of Kindness: Walk for SUDC

Whether you're a runner or cyclist looking for an early-season event to shake off winter and gear up for summer events, a new runner enjoying spring weather and a fun run, or looking for a way to support the work of Sanctuary, we invite you to join us.

Sanctuary seeks to be a place of safety, support, and community for those who are, too often, pushed to the margins. Home is, or should be, a place of community and belonging. Together we are trekking to build a place that feels like Home for everyone.

How you can help power our mission:

1. Walk/Run/Cycle: Join us on April 18th as we Trek for Home (5km, 10km, 21km)

2. Donate: Every dollar helps us towards our goal or sign up as a monthly donor

3. Share: Share our campaign and build a team to run/walk/cycle

4. Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.

Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/peer-to-peer/trekking-for-home--2026

20th endurRACE

Saturday April 18, 2026 4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Westmount Sports Park, Waterloo, ON

When and where?

• On a spring evening at the Westmount Sports Park and the beautiful Laurel Trail

What?

• A great standalone 5k run

• A great standalone 8k run

• A doubleheader - the 5k is followed by an 8k 90 minutes later, for extra challenge, swag, and bragging rights!

• A fun untimed 400m run

What else

• Between the races / after your race, there is live entertainment, a barbecue, and the running of the untimed 400m!

20th endurRACE you say?

• Yes! This race started in 2003 and has taken place in various locations in Waterloo, Cambridge, Elmira, and Elora! Explore the history of this 5k + 8k challenge.

Welcome to the Spring edition 🌸 of the Run to London Brewing co-op from BackRoads!

Join us on Saturday, April 25th for a FREE, community-driven run full of great energy, friendly faces, and post-run hangs at the brewery 🍻

We’ve built this event to be inclusive and approachable, with distance options for everyone, ranging from 5km-25km! For the three distances starting at BackRoads, we’ll have a bag drop (one bag per person) and will bring your belongings straight to the brewery finish line.

Aid stations will be available along the routes, stocked to keep you fuelled and moving thanks to our friends at Tailwind Nutrition!

At the finish line, celebrate your run with a BackRoads x London Brewing collaboration beer, food from a local vendor, and an inviting finish-area hangout with your London running community.

To kickstart recovery right away, our friends from Sauna Cycle Co. will be on site with their cold plunge + sauna setup, bringing the recovery experience straight to the brewery.

Come for the run, stay for the vibes - See you there!

Similar to our Run to Port Stanley, your pace and distance will give you a suggested starting time, having you finish with everyone around 10:45-11:00am. We have 2 volunteer aided stops along the way stocked with TAILWIND endurance fuel, with the first being at the Forks of the Thames, and the second being at the Egerton 'turn-off' on the TVP.

• this event will be capped at 225 runners -

Concept:

Crush a mile as fast as you can. Then we take your time and age grade it using THIS calculator.

Both the unaltered times AND age-graded times will appear on HPWR.

Masters athletes- now is your time to show the youngins what would have happened if you raced them "back in your day!"

When:

If you want to be included in the prizing, you must complete the race on April 25th starting at 9:30AM.

The segment can also be completed anytime from April 20th-25th, you just won't be included in our prizing.

Course:

Check out the route HERE.

It's fast, net downhill with only ONE corner to slow you down. This will be a certified course with a start AND finish line!

Timing will still be done using the Strava segment, so make sure to start a little before the marked start line and to run through the finish! Self-timing at the start and finish line will be accepted as well- no cheating!

Prizes:

TOP 5 AGE GRADED times for both men and women will receive prizes from Runner's Choice, My Next KW HOME GROUP and H+P. Stay tuned for what these will be!

Welcome to

Marching for Meals 2026!

📅 Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

🕓 12pm - 2pm

📍356 Queens Ave (MOWL Office)

About the Event

Marching for Meals is a fun, casual fundraising event in support of Meals on Wheels London (MOWL)! Meals on Wheels London is a local charity that has operated since 1969, providing over 3 million nutritious meals to seniors and neighbours in need.

Funds raised help support MOWL's operations and programming, ensuring seniors experiencing financial hardships can continue to access the vital meals, transportation, friendly visits, and more.

Walking is optional.

You do not need to walk to attend or participate. Many people join us to socialize, support the cause, cheer others on, and take part in our auction and raffles.

Whether you choose to walk, fundraise, attend in person, or participate virtually, your support helps ensure no one in our community goes hungry or feels isolated.

📸 Photos will be taken at the event. Please let us know in advance if you do not wish to be photographed.

Campaign Events

🎉 Live Event

Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 12pm - 2pm | MOWL Office (356 Queens Ave)

Drop in anytime during the event window! The live event is designed to be relaxed and welcoming, featuring:

• Optional walkathon challenges

• Raffles, games, and prizes

• Opportunities to cheer on participants

• Social time with fellow Meals on Wheels supporters

• Access to our online auction and fundraising activities

You are welcome to attend without walking.

Walking challenges are available for those who wish to participate, but they are completely optional and can be done at your own pace.

🛍️ Online Auction

🔗 [AUCTION COMING SOON]

Bid on a wide variety of items and experiences, with all proceeds supporting Meals on Wheels London. Keep an eye on our social media for an auction date!

💻 Virtual Walkathon

April 1 – May 3, 2026

Can’t attend in person? Participate virtually anytime until May 3!

• Walk on your own schedule, indoors or outdoors

• Take part solo or with friends, family, or coworkers

• Fundraise and share your impact within your own community

Virtual participation is flexible — it’s about supporting the cause in a way that works for you.

Our Goal

🎯 End Senior Hunger in London

Every dollar raised goes towards making Meals on Wheels London's programming possible. The money we raise will help us deliver food, take clients to vital appointments, and to provide connection and care for vulnerable members of our community.

I've Signed Up, Now What Do I Do?

Share your personal fundraising page with your friends!

• Don't have your link? Reach out to dmota@mowl.ca or look up your profile:

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/113203/marching-for-meals-2026/participants

• Aim to get 5 - 10 friends involved, either by supporting you or joining the event and fundraising themselves!

• If you have any questions, please reach out to Devon Mota (dmota@mowl.ca)

You can register even if you don’t plan to walk.

Important Reminder

There is no requirement to walk to participate.

Marching for Meals is about coming together to support seniors and adults with disabilities, however works best for you!

Walk. Cheer. Fundraise. Attend. Share.

Every form of participation makes a difference!