FAQs

Capital One Race for Kids™ is an adventure race with a unique twist. Teams of four will race around their community, solving clues and participating in kid-themed challenges and activities.

You can sign-up to volunteer here online. Visit the Volunteer Registration section under Get Involved for more information.

We are always looking for creative ways to work with our sponsors. Visit the Corporate Involvement page on the Capital One Race for Kids™ website for more details on how to get involved nationally. You can also contact Caroline van Nostrand - Director, Philanthropy at cvannostrand@bgccan.com or (905) 477-7272 Ext. 260.

If you are interested in becoming a local sponsor, contact the Capital One Race for Kids™ event coordinator in your community.

In order to participate, you should build a team of four with all team members at least 18 years of age. 

Your team can register for the event on the Capital One Race for Kids™ website under Get Involved. When registering your team, you will be asked to select your city.

Yes, once the team captain registers the team, he/she will be given a login and details. The team members can be changed up until the race date.

The Checkpoint activities are recommended for a team of four, but your team can still participate in the race. However, only a complete team of four members will be eligible to win prizes.

Participants will pay a registration fee between $10 and $25 (depending on the city). There is also a team fundraising minimum amount of $360 - $500 to take part in the race (depending on the city).

A full refund of the registration fee will be provided up to 30 days prior to the event. No refunds will be offered within 30 days of the event. None of the fundraised dollars can be refunded.

You will be allowed to participate in the race, but will be ineligible to win a prize. Funds can be raised up until 24 hours prior to the start time on Race Day.

Upon registering for the Capital One Race for Kids™, you will receive the following:

• Capital One Race for Kids™ drawstring bag, numbered bibs, 1 race sheet and map
• Access to the Capital One Race for Kids™ Celebration
• This priceless experience of a lifetime with memories to share for years to come 

No, you do not need previous experience in order to volunteer. Thanks for helping out!

Yes. You must sign up for a full shift.

Yes. Make sure to indicate on your volunteer sign-up form with whom you would like to work. We'll do our best to accommodate these requests, but due to limited availability, we cannot guarantee you will be placed together.

Yes. However, volunteers under the age of 18 years old must volunteer with a parent, guardian or Club staff member. Both youth and parent/guardian must apply to volunteer online and sign up for the same shift in order to be accepted to volunteer.

This information is available on your local event page for Capital One Race for Kids™.

We recommend that participants wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Waterproof gear is highly recommended in case of rain.

You are allowed to ask for directional help from passers-by on the street or use a phone to call a friend. If you cannot figure out a Checkpoint clue, accomodations will be made to provide help but will come at a time penalty. If your team is struggling at a particular Checkpoint and is unable to complete a Challenge, a Checkpoint volunteer will provide your team with an alternate task in order to receive your Checkpoint Token.

No, you don't need to be athletic, as the race is comprised of a combination of mental and physical challenges.

Capital One Race for Kids™ is designed for participants on foot only. Public transportation is allowed depending on your location. Please refer to your local event page for more information. 

It's certainly a benefit to know your city well, but a strategic, resourceful team can do just as well as a team who knows all the ins and outs of the city. Also, if you get stuck you can call a friend or ask members of the general public to help you out.

No. You can visit the Checkpoints in any order you like, as long as you visit a minimum of 10 Checkpoints. Some strategic advice: Map out your plan!

Your team will receive a Checkpoint clue sheet on race day. You will need to solve each clue in order to determine the specific Checkpoint locations. There will also be signs set up at each Checkpoint to help guide the way.

Don't give up! Use all your resources. Feel free to call family and friends, form alliances with other teams, or ask people on the street for assistance. In some communities there will be a helpline to call for assistance and this information will be communicated to participants.  

The race is designed to be completed in roughly 2 to 3 hours.

Teams will receive a token upon completing each checkpoint. The fastest team to solve the puzzle and arrive at the Finish Line as a team with 10 Checkpoint Tokens will win the race.

Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd-placed teams. Visit your local event page to find out more about prizing in your community.

The number of participating teams will vary depending on your location. Please refer to your local event page for more information.

This information is available on your local event page for Capital One Race for Kids™. 

As a reward for completing the race, all teams are invited to the Capital One Race for Kids™ celebration. During this celebration prizes will be presented and participants will have a chance to view photos from the race.

Participants will pay a registration fee between $10 and $25 (depending on the city). There is also a team fundraising minimum amount of $360 - $500 to take part in the race (depending on the city).

On the event day, you can check-in at the Race for Kids registration station on-site. Please check your local event page for more information.

Rain or shine, the race will go on! Waterproof gear is highly recommended in case of rain.

If you are donating online, an electronic tax receipt will be e-mailed to you email within 10 minutes. For offline donations, BGCC will need to process your donation forms and will then mail your tax receipt to the address indicated on your registration form. This can take up to 30 days after we receive your paperwork.

Online donations will receive an electronic tax receipt immediately. For offline donations, BGCC will issue tax receipts within 20-30 business days of receiving your donation form, along with the funds collected.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (BGCC) adheres to guidelines that have been defined by the Government of Canada through the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act (PIPEDA). BGCC websites that require personal information have an online security feature that protects your information. Refer to our privacy policy for more information.

If you have not received a tax receipt 30 days after the race, please contact your local Boys and Girls Club.

No. Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada is not able to issue a tax receipt for registration fees, only donations. 

The money raised from Capital One Race for Kids™ will go towards after-school programs at your local Boys and Girls Clubs.

You can accept cash donations on behalf of your donors and make a donation using your own personal credit card online. The tax receipt must be made out to the actual donor. Alternatively, cash donations and forms indicating your team name and registration number can be mailed to the BGCC National office at:

Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
400 - 2005 Sheppard Ave. E.
Toronto, Ontario  M2J 5B4

We also accept donations on Race day, at the Registration desk.

Download a pledge form from the Capital One Race for Kids™ website and fill in your registration number and personal details. If you have already started to collect donations online, make sure that the name and address on the form match your online record.

Yes, you can make a donation to an individual and/or team. You can also make a general donation to your local Boys and Girls Club. Visit your city page to donate directly to a Boys and Girls Club in your community. We appreciate your support!

Yes, Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency. Our Charitable Registration Number is 130361710RR0001. 

Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada's Charitable Registration number is 130361710RR0001.

Visit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada website to find out more about the organization. Visit your local Club's website to find out more about programs and services in your area. 

Please visit your local Club's website for information on how to get involved with your local Club.