We’re looking forward to seeing you at this year’s event!
Location:
Downsview Park - 70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON M3K2C5 (corner of Sheppard West Ave and Keele St.). Click here to view a map.
Event Day Timeline:
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Check-In / Registration
10:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony
11:00 a.m. Race Starts
12:00 p.m. Closing Ceremony
Registration and Check-In:
If you’ve signed up in advance of the event day (this is highly recommended), please proceed to the “Already Registered” booth to pick up your Race Kit. If you haven’t registered in advance, please proceed to the “Registration” booth to sign up for the event. A note that day-of-event registration will be $35.00 for adults and $20.00 for children 13 and under.
Getting To Downsview Park
1. By Subway. (Note the TTC subway opens at 8:00 am on Sundays)
Please get off at Downsview Park Station (IT's on Line 1). It will be around a 10-minute walk from the subway station to the Park. Click here to view a map. There are also 2 TTC bus Routes that run from Downsview Park Subway Station to the corner of Sheppard and Keele. Take either the 84 Bus or the 108 Bus and make sure to get off at Sheppard and Keele. From there, it is only a 2 min walk to 70 Canuck Ave. You can use https://www.ttc.ca/en/trip-planner to help plan your bus route from Downsview Park Subway Station to 70 Canuck Ave.
2. By Road
There are 3 parking lots very close to the site with free parking available. There is a 4th parking lot available as well which is a 7-minute walk to the event site. It is located north of 70 Canuck Ave and will also feature free parking. Please click here to view a map.
Please visit the Park website here for additional details.
3. Wheel Trans
For Wheel Trans, please use the following for a drop-off/pick up at 70 Canuck Ave: DVP-DC – Downsview Park – Discovery Centre – 70 Canuck Avenue – At the Discovery Centre Parking Lots –
Aid and Food Stations
There will be an Aid Station and a Food and Water Station at the event site and an additional water station at the half-way mark. Kindly help reduce waste and bring a refillable water bottle.
Checklist for an Unforgettable Day!
Gear Up for Triumph: Dress for success in weather-appropriate attire or rock your exclusive Freedom To Move Event T-shirt! Collect your incentives on-site and let the world witness your commitment!
Fuel Your Spirit: Light food and beverages await you on this epic day! Recharge your energy and celebrate the spirit of unity!
Share the Invitation: Bring your friends, family and loved ones! If they aren’t registered yet, make sure they sign up here before the weekend.
Don’t forget to snap away to share your experience using #FreedomToMove! Make sure to tag us and let’s inspire the world, one click at a time! Can’t wait to see you at the event!
- Information for Volunteers
Volunteers are kindly requested to:
- Wear weather-appropriate attire and comfortable shoes
- Bring a hat and water bottle
- Have a phone
You will be provided with:- Station Materials
- Refreshments
When you arrive, you will first need to check in at the volunteer station. This is where you will be assigned your duties and workstation. If you need to contact us on the event day, please call us at 416.488.6974
Special Thanks to our Food Sponsors
Clif Bar
Metro (Keele and Wilson)
No Frills (Bathurst and Wilson)
Tim Hortons (Allen Centre)
McDonalds
Sobeys (Thornhill)