The annual Accora Village Bed Race for the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa is one of the highlights of Winterlude. 30 teams of 4 runners and one rider compete with modified and decorated beds for honours and prizes as the fastest bed, the best decorated bed and the best fund raisers. Put your team together for the race on February 17, 2024. This would have been the 42nd running of the Bed Race, and the 20th organized by the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa. 2024 here we come.
This event is a lot of fun for participants, and the funds raised goes to support the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa’s projects and the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation.
Registration for 2024
Registration and pledging are available online.
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Team registration is $300 and the fee is waived if your team raises $1000 or more in pledges
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Your team gets a minimum 2 races with a potential for up to 5
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Great prizes and bragging rights
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There are a limited prebuilt beds are available for purchase of $200
Details
The race will take place this year on York Street near Dalhousie, with
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beds arrive on site and decorating begins at 10:00
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the Parade of Beds at 12:30,
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racing between 13:00 and 14:30,
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and the after party starting at 14:30, at The Senate on Clarence
This is a fun event for teams of all ages, so come on out, have fun and help Kiwanis support the community. For additional information, check out the facts sheet and rules.
If you would like to have fun for a great cause this year, you can register online here.
Please note that for 2024 the event has moved to York Street, near Dalhousie, with a large number of other activities. This move is part of a number of changes being made by Heritage Canada.
If you have any questions about the event or the registration process, please contact events@qch.on.ca.
