# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Payton & Dillon Budd Memorial Ride or Walk 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 am – Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Ride for Hope. Ride for Each Other.

Join us on Sunday, June 7th, 2026, for the Payton & Dillon Budd Memorial Ride.

This isn't just a community event; it is a heartbeat of hope in the Okanagan. Proudly brought to you by the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation, this ride is a deeply personal tribute held in honour of Payton and Dillon Budd. We ride to remember them, but we also ride to ensure that no young person in our community ever feels they have to face their darkest moments alone.

Why Your Wheels (and Feet) Matter

When you sign up, you’re not just hitting the pavement—you’re helping fuel the future of our youth. Donation and registration fees support local charities and life-changing youth mental health programs right here in Kelowna. Through the Calgary Foundation, acting solely as the collector and distributor of funds, we ensure these contributions go directly to organizations making a real difference in our community.
Funds raised from this year’s Payton & Dillon Budd Memorial Ride will support:
Courage for Youth Association
Freedom's Door
The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society
YMCA Mental Health Program (YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association)
Elevation Outdoors | Kelowna Youth Outdoor Sports Programs
Okanagan Central Salvation Army
Together, we are turning the tide on stigma and building a community that listens, cares and acts. 
Feel the Energy at Sutherland Bay Park!

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, a casual "strider," or a high-energy cheerleader, there is a place for you in this movement.

Share Your Story: Join hundreds of neighbours in a safe, supportive space where mental health is brought into the light.
Feel the Connection: Experience the incredible surge of unity as we take over the trails together.
Make an Impact: Be the reason a local youth gets the support they need when they need it most.
Let’s Make Noise for Mental Health

This is your invitation to be part of something bigger than yourself. Let’s fill the streets with colour, compassion, and courage. Our youth are counting on us, and together, we can show them that in Kelowna, #NobodyRidesAlone.

Choose your route and ride for you. Raise funds for our community.  (Routes to be finalized by May 1st)

Nobody Walks Alone – 6km Walk

This route takes you up Knox Mountain Drive to the scenic First Lookout where you can take in the view of Okanagan Lake before heading back down to Royal View Drive. From there, you'll cruise down Cawston Avenue multiuse pathway en route back to the festivities at Sutherland Bay Park!

Click here to see the walking route.  (Link coming soon)

Nobody Rides Alone Kelowna – 9km

A ride fit for the whole family, this 9 km route meanders through downtown along the Cawston multi-use pathway and onto the Okanagan Rail Trail. Enjoy refreshments and entertainment at the Spall Road aid station before turning around and heading back to enjoy the festivities at Sutherland Park!

Click here to see the 9km Kids & Family route. (Link coming soon)

Nobody Rides Alone Kelowna - 25km

This route takes riders through the quaint Cawston Avenue neighborhood and onto the Okanagan Rail Trail, with refreshments and entertainment provided at the Spall Road aid station.

From there, riders will follow the flats of the Okanagan Rail Trail below Dilworth Mountain before challenging themselves to a moderate climb up John Hindle Drive. Watch the skies for majestic bald eagles soaring above as you climb up through Glenmore farmlands and the UBCO campus!

You'll cruise along Glenmore Road toward High Road, beginning the home stretch towards Knox Mountain via Royal View Road.

Click here to see the 25km route. (Link coming soon)

Nobody Rides Alone Kelowna - 50km

This 50km route is ideal for those looking to challenge themselves to a longer distance and rolling terrain.

You'll embark on your journey along the Okanagan Rail Trail to warm up your legs before the gently rolling terrain of Old Vernon Road and the stunning vistas of the upper bench towards an aid station with a view!

Heading back, you'll enjoy a swift spin down Bulman Road towards the multi-use pathway, with one last brief climb up John Hindle Drive through UBC and neighbouring farmlands.

From there, you'll make your way through Glenmore towards Knox Mountain for a short and speedy descent towards the finish line—and the festivities—at Sutherland Bay Park!

Click here to see the 50km route. (Link coming soon)

Nobody Rides Alone Kelowna - 100km 

This 100km route boasts big distance and beautiful views!

You'll embark on your journey along the Okanagan Rail Trail to warm up your legs before the gently rolling terrain of Old Vernon Road and up into the stunning vistas of the upper bench for an out-and-back to an aid station with a view!

Heading back, you'll enjoy a swift spin down Bulman Road towards the multi-use pathway, with one last brief climb up John Hindle Drive through UBC and neighbouring farmlands.

From there, you'll make your way through Glenmore towards Knox Mountain for a short and speedy descent towards Sutherland Bay Park—but don't stop there! Next, you'll meander through downtown Kelowna and along the pristine Abbott Street pathway towards Kelowna's most iconic out-and-back, Lakeshore Road!

Enjoy stunning scenery, short climbs, and speedy descents as you complete the latter half of the 100km route before returning to the celebrations!

Riders along the 100km route will have the option to conclude their ride at the 50km point at Sutherland Bay Park in the interest of time, safety, and their enjoyment.

Click here to see the 100km route. (Link coming soon)

RACE DAY INFORMATION

Race Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026

Race Location: Sutherland Bay Park (612 Ellis St)

Start Times: 

7am: 100km riders

8am: 50km riders

9am: 25km riders, 9km riders, 6km striders

10am-1pm: After Ride Festival - Not riding or walking but still want to be part of the action? No problem. Purchase an after-festival ticket ($25) to enjoy food, a sweet treat and beverage and all of the festivities.

*The Payton and Dillon Budd Fund is administered by the Calgary Foundation and all grants from the fund will go to support Kelowna and area mental health initiatives.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kelowna/the-payton-and-dillon-budd-memorial-ride-or-walk-2026/200029901638039
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, health-wellness, nonprofit, mental-health, charities, drive-thru, festivals, contests, art, theatre, kids, food-truck-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kelowna
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Sutherland Bay Park
- **lat**: 49.90287410099
- **long**: -119.49290435835
- **full address**: Sutherland Bay Park, 695 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Y6, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Payton & Dillon Budd Memorial Ride or Walk 2026 being held?
  - **A:** The Payton & Dillon Budd Memorial Ride or Walk 2026 takes place on Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 am to Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Sutherland Bay Park, 695 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Y6, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Payton & Dillon Budd Memorial Ride or Walk 2026?
  - **A:** The Payton & Dillon Budd Memorial Ride or Walk 2026 is organized by The Payton & Dillon Budd Memorial Ride .
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Payton & Dillon Budd Memorial Ride or Walk 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kelowna, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Payton & Dillon Budd Memorial Ride or Walk 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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