Velocity Your Way Day-of Guide

Velocity Day is Sunday, October 6 and we’re thrilled to have you join us from wherever you are! Below is a guide to help ensure that you have a meaningful Velocity Day experience. Registered Your Way participants are invited to join us for complimentary food, beverages, music, and more at the Velocity Day Festival taking place from 11:30am-5:00pm at The Centre, 2 Manhattanville Road, Purchase, NY 10577.

IMPORTANT: Reach your fundraising reward levels by September 13 to receive your rewards in the mail in time for Velocity Day. Post-event, rewards will be mailed to any participant who reaches the below reward levels by October 21. Items will be received by November 2024.

YOUR GUIDE FOR A GREAT VELOCITY DAY

Print and fill out the What’s Your Why: Participant Bib to wear while you complete your activity.

Ride, run, walk, swim, or engage in any activity of your choice on (or before) Velocity Day–October 6.

Stay connected with the Velocity community by sharing your progress on our Velocity Facebook Group and Strava Club.

Post a photo of yourself or your bib on social media using the hashtag #VelocityRide and tag us @Velocity_Ride on Twitter or Instagram and @VelocityRide on Facebook. Participants who email us photos at ride@velocityride.org by October 6 will be entered for a chance to win a Velocity sweatshirt and beanie!

If you’re in the tri-state area, join us at the Velocity Day Festival from 11:30am-5pm at The Centre, 2 Manhattanville Road, Purchase, NY 10577. Full details are below.

It’s not too late to fundraise! 100% of funds raised for Velocity support expert patient care and life-changing research at Columbia’s Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, so even though Your Way participants don’t have a required fundraising minimum, why not raise funds for a good cause?

VELOCITY DAY FESTIVAL

Invite your friends and family to join our Velocity Day Festival and enjoy music, food, drinks (beer for 21+), kids' activities, and more! Food and drinks are complimentary for all registered participants and available for purchase for all other guests. Ample parking is available. Please note that only credit cards will be accepted for purchases of food, beverage, or Velocity merchandise. We will not accept cash.

Velocity Day Festival
The Centre
2 Manhattanville Road
Purchase, NY 10577

Velocity Day Festival Timing
11:30am: Festival Begins
11:30am: Lunch & Beer Service (21+ with valid ID) Begins
2:30pm: Closing Remarks and Survivor Photo
2:30pm: Team Photos (after the Celebration Ceremony concludes)
5:00pm: Festival Ends

The Velocity Day Festival includes:

Tacos and quesadillas for lunch (Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options available. Free for registered participants only. Guests can purchase food tickets.)
Beer garden for those 21+ (Registered participants receive 2 complimentary beer tickets with additional available for purchase. Guests can purchase beer tickets.) PLEASE BRING YOUR ID for alcohol service!
ShopVelocity tent, where you can purchase branded apparel
Sponsor information and giveaways
Opportunities to learn about Columbia’s Cancer Center
Family Zone, sponsored by NHL
Wellness and Stretching Area, sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb

For questions, email ride@velocityride.org or call 973-681-RIDE (7433).