On October 3, 2026 at G. Ross Lord Park, North York General Foundation (NYGF) will host our annual Rally in the Ravine — a high-energy fundraising event that includes a run, walk or roll paired with a community festival all in support of exceptional care at NYG.

The event will feature a 1KM, 5KM and 10KM walk/run/roll and family funzone as well as a festival celebrating NYG and our community!

Rally in the Ravine will take place on October 3, 2026 at G. Ross Lord Park in North York. Event schedule will be updated as the event approaches.

If you have a question not found here, please send an email to rally@nygh.on.ca and we will gladly answer any questions you have.

Yes, your registration gives you access to your event t-shirt, personalized bib, food snacks and activities and other items. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $30. Registration fees are not eligible for tax receipt. 

Yes, everyone who plans to join the event is required to register. Children under 6 are free. Email rally@nygh.on.ca to get your discount code. 

Yes! During the registration process, select ‘Register Another Participant’ and complete their registration process. Once you have registered everyone, you can select ‘Complete Registration’.

When you register, select ‘Register for 2026’ and ‘Start a Team’. Once registered, you can then click the ‘Join Team’ button and share the link with your teammates.

Yes. Simply visit your Participant Centre homepage, scroll to the bottom and select “Change team membership.” Follow the instructions from there. You will need to know your team captain or team name to complete this step. 

We’re sorry that you won’t be able to participate. All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

We would be happy to help. Please contact us at rally@nygh.on.ca

If you forgot your username or password, click the Login button, click ‘Forgot username?’ or ‘Forgot password?’ and follow the instructions. You will receive an email that prompts you to reset your username or password.

This event often sells out so we encourage you to register for Rally in the Ravine as early as possible to secure your spot. 

We encourage all participants to fundraise what they can. Every dollar supports North York General's most urgent priorities. 

Login to your personal account to find all the tools you need to help you in your fundraising efforts. From social media graphics, to pre-written emails it's all there to help you along your way! 

The more you fundraise, the more prizes you unlock! Check out our Prizing page for more details.  

We encourage you to share your Rally journey on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest or any of your social media networks using our event hashtag, #Rally4NYG. We recommend posting a link to your personal and/or team Fundraising Page.

We will be accepting donations until October 14th, 2026.

Please check back here closer to the event! The schedule will be updated as Rally approaches.

Rally Kit pickup will be taking place the week before the event at North York General as well as the morning of event-day. We will be sending communication via email with details closer to the event weekend. 
We strongly encourage participants to pick up their kits before Rally day to avoid lineups.  

For a comfortable event day, please make sure to bring the following:

• Comfortable clothing
• Sunscreen and hat (baseball cap, bandana, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Raingear (weather permitting)
• Running shoes
• Your Rally Kit

Yes! Bag and coat-check will be available by our registration tent. While bag and coat-check will be manned by volunteers, we recommend you keep anything of value on your person.

After the Walk/Run/Roll, we welcome everyone to join in on the fun at our Rally festival! Listen to our live bands, enjoy food and drink, visit our Family Funzone and explore our vendor village to learn more about NYG and where your fundraising dollars are going.

While we love your furry friends, Rally in the Ravine is not the ideal place for them as there will be many young families, runners, strollers, and wagons. 

No. For everyone’s safety, bicycles will not be permitted on the route.

We aim to provide a variety of foods that represent our community. 

This is not a timed event, but you're welcome to track your time on your own personal fitness app. 

Your fundraising will go towards supporting the Areas of Greatest Needs at North York General. Our generous donors fuel NYG’s relentless drive to provide exceptional care and unmatched kindness from birth and throughout life. Your support is vital and allows us to have the right equipment and care spaces to provide the best care in these life-defining moments.

Yes. Anyone who donates online will receive a tax receipt via email. Those who make offline donations over $20 are also eligible to receive a tax receipt — please indicate on the Offline Donation Form whether each donor would like to receive one.

Please mail your offline cheque donations to the Foundation by October 14, 2026.

Our mailing address is:
North York General Foundation
4001 Leslie Street
Toronto, ON M2K 1E1

Yes. Anyone who donates online will receive a tax receipt via email.

Yes. In fact, we encourage you to ask your employer if corporate matching is available

Yes. Donors have the option to keep their name and/or gift amount anonymous. Please note that some donor information will still be given to the participant they supported, as well as to North York General Foundation for processing purposes.

Please contact us at foundation@nygh.on.ca. We will be happy to assist you.

We make every effort to protect your personal information. Credit card information is never stored in our database or our software provider's database.

Please send an email to rally@nygh.on.ca with your request to volunteer for Rally in the Ravine.

Ages 16 and Older:

Chaperone Requirement: No chaperone required.

Ages 12 and 15:

Chaperone Requirement: A chaperone (parent, guardian, or responsible adult) is required to be present and responsible for the volunteer for the full duration of their shift. The chaperone must check in and remain on-site with the volunteer at all times. They must be available to support and supervise as needed.

Under Age 11:

Individuals under the age of 11 are not eligible to volunteer.

Volunteers may be subject to role-specific restrictions based on safety, physical demands, or other operational considerations. These roles will be pre-determined in planning stages and marked as such on job descriptions.