The Fred Bigelow Memorial 100Km Challenge is a fundraiser that is held throughout the month of November. The 4th annual event will be held in 2024 and continues to be an opportunity to both remember Fred and be motivated to get outside and be active. Fred was always on the move, whether it was running, biking, hiking, paddling, or snowshoeing. The challenge is to see if you can complete 100 km during the month of November by any means of physical activity. Let the wide selection of sports that Fred enjoyed inspire you to get out and move!

Challenge Details:

Throughout the entire month of November, participants will strive to complete a collective 100 kilometres of physical activity. The best part? You get to choose your preferred means of physical activity! Whether you’re into running, biking, hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, or any other form of movement, it all counts toward the goal. The variety of activities mirrors Fred’s own diverse interests and his dedication to staying active in the great outdoors.

We have streamlined the event this year. All you need to do to participate is join the 2024 Fred Bigelow Memorial 100Km Challenge club on Strava at https://www.strava.com/clubs/1317108. There is no registration fee and you can participate by using a free Strava account.

How to Join:

1. If not already a Strava member, register for a free account http://strava.com.
2.  In Strava, join the Fred Bigelow Memorial 100 Km challenge club. https://www.strava.com/clubs/750868. The club is identified by the following picture:

• Strava is where you will either record or upload each activity you complete.
• For your activities to be displayed on the club leaderboards, you will need to set your “Privacy Control” to “Everyone”. On a mobile device set “Visibility” to “Everyone”.

Note: If you joined the Strava club in the past there is no need to rejoin. Check your account to be sure you are ready to go in November.

Enjoy seeing how fellow participants are logging their mileage. Strava will track participants time, distance, number of activities completed and  elevation gain. By clicking on the top of each of these columns in Strava you will see who tops the leaderboard in each category.

Although the Strava Club is live  year round, it is the month of November that participants are encouraged to come together and log their activities, sharing their Strava posts with everyone. Along with your post, share pictures and memories of your time with Fred as we join together to remember our time with him.

Memorial Donation:

Fred was an avid community volunteer who gave generously of his time. He was a member of the CVRR and volunteered at numerous community events. Fred loved being in the forest and exploring the trails. His enjoyment of the outdoors and desire to support his community naturally led to his favorite groups being the Cumberland Community Forest and The United Riders Of Cumberland. Donations to these two groups in Fred’s memory are always welcome. To make your donation please click on the links below to contribute directly:

Cumberland Community Forest

United Riders of Cumberland

Why Participate:

• Honour Fred’s Legacy: This challenge is a meaningful way to remember and celebrate Fred Bigelow, a remarkable individual who made a difference in his community.
• Stay Active: The challenge encourages participants to embrace an active lifestyle and explore the beautiful natural surroundings that Fred cherished.
• Support Local Groups: Choose to make a donation to one or both of Fred’s favorites,

You may find yourself easily going over the 100K in the month of November, especially if you are a cyclist. Last time we saw participants surpassing even their own expectations….300K, 400K, and more!!

Check us out on Facebook and Instagram:  #thefred100

For more information, please email [email protected].