Lansing

Schedule

• 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in + Welcome

• 5:00 pm: Move Send-off

• 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served

• 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2025!

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: All 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.

• 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.

Check-in

• All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 24, 2024 must check-in upon arrival.

• Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque 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.

Handling Money

We cannot process cash or checks at our in-person event. Here's what you can do:

• 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 CNOY Head Office.

• Checks: The Old Faithful - made payable to Blue Sea Philanthropy USA with the name of the walker or team on the memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge sheet. (Scroll down to find the address)

• 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 "Blue Sea Philanthropy USA”) 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 this year and accept the electronic waiver.

• Adults: When you register online, you automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.

• Youth/Children: If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.

• Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@cnoy.com.

• Waivers will be available at check-in on Event 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

• A face mask for personal use or if you need to go inside

• Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities

• Your own water bottle

• A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for