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Ride for Refuge

Name: Ride for Refuge
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Abbotsford

The Ride for Refuge in Abbotsford is a family-oriented fundraising event hosted by the Inasmuch Community Society to support refugee claimants. Participants choose between walking or cycling various distances to raise funds for transitional housing, settlement assistance, and food security for those fleeing violence or persecution.

Date: Oct 3, 2026
Location: Abbotsford
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Choice of 10km and 20km cycling routes
Choice of 2km and 5km walking paths
Check-in at 10 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. start
Fundraising supports housing and settlement for refugee claimants

Based at The Gathering Church on Clearbrook Road, this event invites the local community to participate in either a 10-kilometer or 20-kilometer bike ride or a 2-kilometer or 5-kilometer walk. The morning schedule begins with check-in at 10 a.m., with the official routes starting at 11 a.m. This initiative is part of a larger national fundraising movement that takes place in dozens of locations across Canada.

Participants who reach specific fundraising milestones—$150 for adults or $75 for youth—are eligible to receive a commemorative event T-shirt. The proceeds directly benefit the Inasmuch Community Society's local programs, which help vulnerable individuals and families find safety and stability in their new community. This 2026 iteration marks the inaugural Ride for Refuge for the organization's local team.

Practical details

Location described by the source: The Gathering Church; abbynews.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Abbotsford

Organizer — source statement: Inasmuch Community Society hosts the Ride for Refuge fundraising walk/bike ride; abbynews.com
Admission — source statement: Participants who raise $150 (adults) or $75 (youth) will receive an event T-shirt.; abbynews.com

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.