This November marks the 5th Annual Fred Bigelow Memorial 100 km Challenge — a month-long event created to honour Fred’s memory and inspire people to get outside and stay active.

The goal is simple: complete 100 km of activity throughout November. Whether you’re running, biking, hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, or moving in any other way — every kilometre counts. The wide range of activities reflects Fred’s own love of variety and his passion for being active in the great outdoors.

Challenge Details:

Registration for the 2025 Fred Bigelow Memorial 100 km Challenge opens November 1st, featuring an all-new, easy-to-use format! Everything you need is now in one place — sign up, log your activities, and track your progress directly on our new platform. Visit The Fred Bigelow Memorial 100 km Challenge to register and get started.

Follow your progress as you work toward your 100 km goal, check the leaderboard to see how others are doing, and earn milestone badges along the way to keep you motivated.

Join us this November in celebrating Fred’s legacy by staying active, exploring the outdoors, and giving back to the trails and communities he loved so much.

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 thefred100k@gmail.com.