Each and every fall, usually around the end of October, Cold Lake's favourite homegrown turkey "Ruffles", awakens from his deep summer slumber to prepare for the race of a lifetime. The Great Cold Lake Turkey Race takes place in the weeks leading up to Christmas, and after doing a few jumping jacks and hammy stretches, Ruffles takes off on a grueling race to collect enough donations to purchase 400 turkeys for local families in need during the holiday season. 

The 2021 Great Cold Lake Turkey Race runs from November 4 to December 10.

How to participate:

1. Download and fill out a Donation Form on behalf of your family, team, school or community group.
2. Contact Cold Lake and District FCSS at 780-594-4494 or fcss@coldlake.com to arrange for drop-off or pick-up of donations. For every $25 donated, you'll receive a "Turkey Token" to proudly display and show your support! Cash, cheque and e-transfer are accepted.
3. Watch Ruffles as he races to collect donations to purchase 400 turkeys by December 10! Track his progress on the "Race Track" banner outside the Cold Lake and District FCSS building at 5220-54 Street, and at the top of this page!

All donations support the Cold Lake Food Bank's Christmas Hamper Project! Need some inspiration? Check out this video of Ruffles gearing up for the big race!