Hudson
River Valley Charities
115 Walkers|22 Teams|16 Volunteers|16 Days Left
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s gather together for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there.
About River Valley Charities
River Valley Charities is thrilled to bring Hudson its third annual Coldest Night of the Year—part of a growing national movement held in dozens of cities across the U.S. While CNOY connects people nationwide, your walk fuels real change right here at home for neighbors facing hunger, hardship, and homelessness.
In just two years, our community has raised over $112,000 and rallied more than 1,200 walkers, donors, and sponsors, placing Hudson among the top 10 CNOY locations in the country. And we’re only getting started.
For 2026, RVC is once again partnering with Grace Place, Our Neighbors’ Place, and The Farm at YMCA Camp St. Croix—working together to put on the event and to strengthen essential food, shelter, and support services across the St. Croix Valley.
Walk with us. Show up for your neighbors. Help make year three the year that changes everything.
Hudson Scoreboard
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Community Sponsors
Hudson (River Valley Charities) is super grateful for our fantastic 2026 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!
Start/Finish Google Map
200 1st St, Hudson, WI 54016
We’re thrilled to host this year’s Coldest Night of the Year walk at Midcurrent Church on First Street in Hudson—our home base for the third year in a row! It’s the perfect spot overlooking the St. Croix River, with easy access for walkers and plenty of room for pre-walk gathering and our post-walk celebration. Huge thanks to Midcurrent for opening their doors once again to support our community and the people who need us most.
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
- 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2027!
Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
- Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
- Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
- Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check- in
- All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 28, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
- Beanies! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY Beanie as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
- Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange toque pickup the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the CNOY Head Office.
- Checks: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Checks,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a check (made out to “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before CNOY Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- Waivers will also be available at check-in on CNOY Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
- Warm coat and mitts/gloves
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!
2025 CNOY Photos
Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!
Contact Us
CNOY Hudson 2026
Andy Johnson Event Director
Phone 612.859.2340
Email andy@rivervalleycharities.com