The Special Olympics Ontario Truck Ride is a celebration of the trucking industry and its support for Special Olympics. What started as a local event in Florida in 2001 has evolved into an International movement in over 40 States and 5 Provinces annually.

Each year, hundreds of trucks parade along Ontario’s busiest highway in support of Special Olympics. The positive attention generated by the Truck Ride gets both the general public and the media talking. Being a part of this event positions your organization as a part of an industry that cares, gives back and is active within the community.

Every dollar raised directly supports community programs.

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Listen to "Turn n' Burn" below - our Truck Ride anthem!

The 2026 Special Olympics Ontario Truck Ride will hit the road on Saturday, August 29th, 2026.

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The Burford Fairgrounds
6 Park Ave, Burford, ON N0E 1A0

REGISTER TODAY!

Please note: Online registration will close at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29th. In-person registration is available at the event and will close at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Online donations must be made by 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28th, but in-person donations will still be accepted at registration.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION*

$100/ Person

Registration Includes:
Driver Shirt, Athlete Shirt, Driver Bag, Breakfast, Lunch

VIRTUAL REGISTRATION*

$100/ Person

Registration Includes:
Registrant Shirt, Athlete Shirt, $40 Tax Receipt

*In the case that the in-person event cannot happen, in-person registrations will be converted to virtual registrations.

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4:00pm:
 

4:00pm - 9:00pm:

5:30pm - 9:00pm:

7:00pm:

6:00 - 9:00pm:

9:00pm:

10:00pm:

   

6:00am:

8:00am:

8:00am:

8:30am - 12:00pm:

10:30am -1:30pm:

9:15am:

9:45am:

10:00am:

12:30pm - 2:00pm:

1:00pm - 1:10pm:

1:30pm - 3:00pm:

3:00pm:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH - Volunteer Appreciation Night
Registration Opens
 

DJ Dan

Welcome Dinner for Everyone!

Lead Truck Alumni Appreciation

Freeway the Clown and Doug the Great - FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

Night Light Display in Parking Lot B. Must be on-site by 8:30pm to participate

Top 3 Lead Truck Fundraiser ANNOUNCED *All funds online or onsite*

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH - Truck Ride Day!

Registration Opens (Refreshments available)

Driver Breakfast

Top 20 Fundraising Trucks closes Announce Top 20 Trucks

Willy B the Clown in the main hall

Hamilton Face Painter in the main hall

Mandatory Driver Meeting with OPP Driver/Athlete matches

Athlete’s Oath, Marshalling of the Truck Ride

Truck Ride departs

Lunch served in main hall for drivers, athletes and volunteers (Sponsored by Dare Body)

Athlete Speaker 

Awards Lunch (Includes Best of Truck Ride Raffle Draws, Proceeds Announced)

Truck Pull Competition (Top 20 Truck Drivers, Law Enforcement and Special Olympics Ontario athletes)

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4:00pm:
 

4:00pm - 9:00pm:

5:30pm - 9:00pm:

7:00pm:

6:00 - 9:00pm:

9:00pm:

10:00pm:

   

6:00am:

8:00am:

8:00am:

8:30am - 12:00pm:

10:30am -1:30pm:

9:15am:

9:45am:

10:00am:

12:30pm - 2:00pm:

1:00pm - 1:10pm:

1:30pm - 3:00pm:

3:00pm:

Friday, August 28th - Volunteer Appreciation Night
Registration Opens
 

DJ Dan

Welcome Dinner for Everyone!

Lead Truck Alumni Appreciation

Freeway the Clown and Doug the Great - FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

Night Light Display in Parking Lot B. Must be on-site by 8:30pm to participate

Top 3 Lead Truck Fundraiser ANNOUNCED *All funds online or onsite*

Saturday, August 29th - Truck Ride Day!

Registration Opens (Refreshments available)

Driver Breakfast

Top 20 Fundraising Trucks closes Announce Top 20 Trucks

Willy B the Clown in the main hall

Hamilton Face Painter in the main hall

Mandatory Driver Meeting with OPP Driver/Athlete matches

Athlete’s Oath, Marshalling of the Truck Ride

Truck Ride departs

Lunch served in main hall for drivers, athletes and volunteers (Sponsored by Dare Body)

Athlete Speaker 

Awards Lunch (Includes Best of Truck Ride Raffle Draws, Proceeds Announced)

Truck Pull Competition (Top 20 Truck Drivers, Law Enforcement and Special Olympics Ontario athletes)

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