Community Events
From marathons, softball, hockey, car rallies, poker nights, and everything in between, passionate individuals and groups across BC and Yukon are turning what they love into meaningful support. Each event reflects the heart of a community coming together with one shared purpose, keeping families close when it matters most.
Every dollar raised through these community-led initiatives helps provide a home away from home for families who must travel for their child’s medical care. Your fundrasing helps ease the stress of long hospital days, reduce financial burden, and create moments of comfort during unimaginable journeys.
When you sign up, attend, donate, or cheer someone on, you’re doing something truly impactful. You’re helping ensure families can stay together, close to the care their child needs, surrounded by support every step of the way.
Explore the community events happening near you and discover how you can get involved, or if you’re interested in starting your own fundraiser, click here.
Upcoming Community Events
Shamrock N' Race
🗓️ March 15th 2026 | 📍 Burnaby Lake Regional Park, Burnaby BC
Lace up for the Shamrock’N Race. Choose from a 21.1 kilometre, 7 Mile, or 5 kilometre course as you circle Burnaby Lake, enjoying fresh air, exercise, and plenty of opportunities to spot local birds and wildlife. Walkers and runners of all levels are invited to explore the trails and take in the beauty of Burnaby Lake Regional Park, a stunning urban wildlife sanctuary with a rich history dating back to the late 1800s.
Whether you have run the Rubber Ducky Half Marathon before or this is your first race, you will experience the route in the opposite direction this year, giving everyone a new challenge and a chance to set a personal best.
Sign up to run or support our runners by donating on the fundraising page. Every contribution helps families stay close to their seriously ill children.
ADPi Diamond Ball
🗓️ March 30th 2026 | 📍 UBC Rugby Fields, Vancouver BC
Alpha Delta Pi’s Diamond Ball Softball Tournament is back! This energetic day of softball brings together students, friends, and community members to compete, connect, and have fun while raising funds for families staying at Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon. ADPi has been fundraising for weeks leading up to the tournament, breaking records and showing incredible dedication as one of our longest-standing supporters.
Cheer them on and help make a difference by donating on their page. Every dollar keeps families close when they need it most.
BMO Marathon
🗓️ May 3rd 2026 | 📍 Vancouver, BC
Lace up and cheer loud! As an official charity partner of the BMO Vancouver Marathon, a dedicated team of runners is going the distance in support of families staying at Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon. Through this peer-to-peer fundraising initiative, participants are turning every kilometer into meaningful impact, helping ensure families can stay close to their seriously ill children while receiving care in Vancouver.
Support our incredible runners as they take on race day by donating through our fundraising page via the button below.
McDonald's Spring Poker Tournament
🗓️ May 22nd 2026
Test your luck for a great cause! The annual McDonald’s Spring Poker Tournament attracts players of all levels and raises critical funds to support families at Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon. Join us for a night of poker, prizes, and fun while making a real difference in the lives of children and their families.
More information to come.
McElhanney Cares Charity Tournament
🗓️ May 29-30th 2026 | 📍Mission Sports Complex, Kelowna, BC
The annual McElhanney Cares Tournament brings together participants of all skill levels for a fun-filled weekend of hockey, soccer, and this year, newly added slo-pitch. Beyond the games, attendees can take part in raffles, a silent auction, and the 50/50 draw all while giving back to the community.
Support the tournament and our families by donating on their page.
Vancouver Half Marathon
🗓️ June 28th 2026 |📍Vancouver, BC
Our runners are hitting the pavement for families staying at Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon! As part of the Vancouver Half Marathon, participants are fundraising to help families stay close to their seriously ill children. There’s still time to join the race, cheer on our runners, or support their fundraising efforts.
Donate to our runners or register to run yourself on our fundraising page.
Okanagan Dream Rally
🗓️ July 25th 2026 | 📍Kelowna, BC
The Okanagan Dream Rally is a unique, biennial charity car rally in Kelowna, BC, bringing together over 200 incredible dream cars and pairing children as “Co-pilots” with drivers for an unforgettable day. Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon is proud to be one of the beneficiaries, alongside the KGH Foundation, as this event raises funds and creates lasting memories for children and youth in need.
More information can be found on their website.
McDonald's Fall Poker Tournament
🗓️ November 20th 2026
The Fall Poker Tournament is back! This popular evening of cards, competition, and camaraderie has raised over $140,000 to support families at Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon. Hosted by McDonald’s owner/operators, this event is perfect for poker lovers of all levels looking to have fun while giving back.
More information to come.
Vancouver Triathlon
🗓️ September 7th 2026 | 📍Stanley Park, Vancouver BC
Swim, bike, and run for a reason! As an official charity partner of the Vancouver Triathlon, a passionate team of athletes takes on this iconic Stanley Park course while fundraising in support of families staying at Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon. Through this peer-to-peer initiative, every lap, pedal, and stride helps ensure families can stay close to their seriously ill children when they need it most.
Cheer on our incredible triathletes by donating or sign up to race and join Team Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon here.
Host Your Own Fundraiser
Looking to make a meaningful impact and have a creative idea? Why not start your own fundraiser. No matter how big or small, your fundraiser can make an incredible difference for children and families who depend on Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon. Every $250 raised provides one night of comfort for a family at Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon.
