The Nevada County Food & Toy Run happens every year on the 2nd Saturday in December.
Join us this year on December 12, 2015
The Start – Eric W. Rood Administration Center
950 Maidu Avenue in Nevada City, CA 95959
9:00 – 11:45 AM (get directions)
- Assemble and check out all the bikes, holiday costumes and smiling faces
- Shirts, raffle tickets and run pins are available for purchase – WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
- Free coffee, hot cider and donuts to all riders
The Procession
High Noon
Escorted procession leaves the Rood Center for a non-stop ride to the fairgrounds
The Finish – Nevada County Fairgrounds
1:00 – 3:00 PM
- Meet and Greet with Santa, kids, families and friends
- Food and toy distribution
- Vendors and a festive atmosphere
This is such a tremendous effort for such a great cause to help those in need. I have wanted to go for many years, but years of having to work weekends prevented me. I went for the first time last year! What an AMAZING ride!! I was so moved by the over whelming gratitude of the town’s citizens and loved the excitement of 1,000′s watching the parade of bikes pass by. I’m a luck girl to be able to go again this year! CAN’T WAIT!!!!
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Please, please, please, please post a map of which streets you will be using!!! Every year we request this of you, the police, etc. I don’t want to pay $2 to the Union to get the map. I don’t even know if the Union has a map online.
Also, please ask the police to put up signs a day or two before on the roadways letting us know what the closures will be.
Glad that you are collecting toys for the kids, but some of us need to get our kids to their dance performances in Grass Valley on time!
Please view the route map on our website. Thanks for your support and helping us get the word out!
Cheers,
Toy Run Crew
Always wanted to be a part of this! As a kid I got so excited hearing and watching the bikes come through,,, can’t wait to ride in it!
Merry Christmas!
When i was a kid i was poor and i got toys from the run, it made Christmas better for me. When i got my first bike i started donating and i have been there 6 years in a row now, yes even the year with crazy rain. Im looking forward to it this year.
Should the gifts brought be wrapped or unwrapped?
Please bring gifts unwrapped, so we can sort them according to age group. Thanks!
The best run we have ever been on. Our group of 25 bikes (with ladies on back) join every year. What a joy to see all the children line the streets. Warms our hearts
Went last year can’t wait to go this year one of the best runs ever have 5 more friends comin
Last years was so awesome can’t wait to be apart of it again.the looks on the kids faces are priceless
My son bought 2 stuffed bears for donation to the toy run. When and where can we get them to you for distribution?
Phil,
Food and Toy Run donations can be dropped off at the Northern Mines building at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The building is located near back entrance (Gate 4) on Friday, Dec. 7th, between 4-6:30p.m. (Look for a bunch of cars parked around the building, as we will be there setting up for Saturday’s event). Or you can drop off on Saturday morning around 11:00a.m. just before the Toy Run starts.
Thank you so much for your care and donation!
The Toy Run Team
We are looking forward to being there again this year. What a great group of people we met!
Looking forward to having you and a great, hot cuppa Joe!
Looking forward to another great year of warm,giving souls and hot wieners with great friends!! Peeeerrfect way to kick off our Christmas season every year . See y’all there
Looking for info on the ride, and where to get the t-shirts and pins. we will be there, for the ride. But would like to purchase the pins and t-shirts now if possable. ( Nevada County Food and Toy Run) Thanks ; Billy and Virginia
Hi Virginia,
You can order T-shirts and pins here on the website — just click the orange DONATE button and let us know the number of shirts and pins you’d like to purchase. Be sure to include sizes too and we will send them to you. T-shirts are $25 each, pins are $5, and $10 for shipping the whole order. If you live in the area you can pick up your order, just let us know when placing your order.
Basically the ride starts at the Rood Center in Nevada City and ends at the Fairgrounds 5 miles away. Here is the link to route map.
Glad to hear that you’ll be joining us this year!
The ToyRun Gang
The Auburn moose riders will be coming – should be a great day.
Glad you can make it!
Wanted to attend your event for years, but work has always got in the way. I’m really hoping to make it out this year. I currently hold the motorcycle world land speed record (world’s fastest motorcycle) at 376 mph with a top speed of 394. Don’t know if having a local semi-celeb in the motorcycle community would be a benefit. Love what you guys are doing. Me and my wife (Tricia) are planning to attend for the first time this year. Excited to see the kids faces and meet with fellow motorcyclists.
Rocky Robinson
Hey Rocky,
The Toy Run would be honored to have you join us this year for a putt through town for the kids …
Thank you!
Thom Staser
Founder,
NC Food & Toy Run