About The Event

Join us on February 28, 2026!

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly 2 or 5 km fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.

Each year in February, tens of thousands of Canadians step outside the warmth and comfort of home to shine a light of welcome and compassion in their communities. Since 2011, the Coldest Night of the Year has raised over $75,000,000 across Canada in 190 Canadian communities – 100% of net proceeds stay local to support our CNOY charity partners. Learn more about our history.

How to Participate

Select one of two fun ways to participate in 2026:

• Main Event: All CNOY locations will host an organized, in-person main event – complete with 2km + 5km signed routes, rest stops, volunteers, and snacks at the end.
  
• Offsite Walk: All CNOY locations will welcome offsite fundraisers who self-organize either with friends or individually, walking any day in February on a route they choose.

Registration

• No registration fee: CNOY is 100% free to join! Everyone is welcome to fundraise for their local CNOY charity.
  
• Fundraisers get toques: Walkers who raise at least $150 (adults 18+) or $75 (youth under 17) will receive a famous CNOY toque as thanks for impressive fundraising.
  

TMS Teams

Sign up for your TMS City

If you’re looking for an opportunity to have a blast while making a difference this year, then this is your sign to take action! Grab your nearest and dearest and register now for the brrrrr-it’s-cold-out-there fun.

Sponsors

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Shareable Social Media Assets

Click a countdown, profile, or cover image to download, then upload it to your social media profiles. Use the hashtag: #cnoy26 and #HopeGrowsHere so we can link up! Don't forget to follow CNOY on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube. See Assets here.