United on the Highway Poker Run

United on the Highway Saturday, July 15th

Location:  270 George Street North-Venture North parking lot downtown Peterborough (across from Riley’s Pub/ Harvey’s).Pre-registration is encouraged but will be available onsite 9 am to 10:30 am with KTU at  11 am SHARP!

The first 50 Players to register HERE will receive a free commemorative event tee!

Join us for this beautiful ride through Peterborough & the Kawarthas at the first ever, annual poker run that starts and finishes in downtown Peterborough with all proceeds being donated to United Way Peterborough & District!

Cost PER BIKE is $20 – Includes one Poker Hand

What you need to know:

  • This poker run is open for all riders and features incredible prizes, an Opening Ceremony with Native Drum Circle and an optional smudging of the bikes, a  50/50 draw along the route and merch including commemorative T-Shirts and hats
  • Prizes awarded for Best Hand, Second Best Hand and Worst Hand
  • Cost PER BIKE is $20 – Bike passengers NOT participating in the Poker part of the run can join for free OR purchase a Poker Hand for $20
  • $10 breakfast burritos from La Mesita Mexican Restaurant and a $13 bacon and egg breakfast sandwich combo with locally sourced cold brew coffee and ice tea from Boardwalk Board Game Lounge will be available prior to KSU
  • Cash, debit, VISA and Mastercard available onsite
  • Waivers will be filled out onsite prior to KSU
  • Raindate: Sunday, July 16th

Can’t make it but still want to support the event? DONATE HERE

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