FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE ON A TEAM?
Six people can be on each Holiday Haul Cable Car Pull team. Plungers and Walkers can participate solo. If you choose to participate in the Winter Warrior Triathlon as an individual, we’ll place you with five other individual participants for the Holiday Haul.
WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER?
The sooner the better. Participants that begin their team and fundraising efforts early out perform their peers and enjoy their participation the most! Make-A-Wish staff and volunteers are happy to help you develop a fundraising success plan!
WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?
Registration opens at 8:00 am and you should plan to arrive for the event(s) you’re participating in at least 45 minutes prior to when they start.
CAN I BRING MY DOG TO THE WALK?
Yes. Please bring supplies to clean up after your pet.
CAN I HAVE A BIKE, SKATEBOARD, OR ROLLERBLADES IN THE WALK?
Bikes, skateboards and rollerblades are not permitted on the course. Wheelchairs, strollers and wagons are permitted.
IS THERE A RACE COMPONENT?
The event includes a fun run, but please note this is not a timed race. The run begins at the same time as the Walk.
HOW DO I ENTER A CHECK OR CASH DONATION INTO MY ONLINE PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGE?
WHERE DO I SEND DONATIONS?
If you receive a check, after entering it in on your offline donations, please mail it to:
Make-A-Wish Attn: Brave the Bay
1333 Broadway, Suite 200, Oakland CA, 94612
**Please be sure to include the participant and team name in the memo line to receive proper credit. You can also turn in funds at Brave the Bay. Any money raised online is already accounted for, you are all set!
WHO SHOULD CHECKS BE MADE PAYABLE TO?
Please make checks payable to Make-A-Wish.
WHERE CAN I PARK?
There will be limited event parking available at the end of Van Ness Avenue, a very short walk from the event. Or, try these paid lots: Ghirardelli Square (900 North Point Street), Beach Street (655 Beach Street), Anchorage Square (2800 Leavenworth Street)
HOW DO I GET TO AQUATIC PARK?
From South Bay:
North on 101, take the Daly City/Downtown SF exit onto I-280 N toward Port of SF. Take left exit and continue on King Street which will turn into the Embarcadero which will turn into North Point Street. Turn right on HYDE Street.
From East Bay:
Take I-80 W ramp (San Francisco Bay Bridge). Take the Fremont Street exit toward Folsom Street. Turn left on Folsom Street. Turn left on the Embarcadero which will turn into North Point Street. Turn right on Hyde Street.
From North Bay:
Travel south over Golden Gate Bridge. Continue on US-101 South. Bear left on Marina Blvd. Turn right on Laguna Street. Turn on left Bay Street. Turn left on Van Ness Avenue. Turn right on North Point Street. Turn left on Hyde Street.
WHO DO I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Make-A-Wish: events@sf.wish.org or (415) 402-2765.
Six people can be on each Holiday Haul Cable Car Pull team. Plungers and Walkers can participate solo. If you choose to participate in the Winter Warrior Triathlon as an individual, we’ll place you with five other individual participants for the Holiday Haul.
WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER?
The sooner the better. Participants that begin their team and fundraising efforts early out perform their peers and enjoy their participation the most! Make-A-Wish staff and volunteers are happy to help you develop a fundraising success plan!
WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?
Registration opens at 8:00 am and you should plan to arrive for the event(s) you’re participating in at least 45 minutes prior to when they start.
- 8:00 am: Registration, Breakfast and Fun Stuff Booths
- 9:00 am: Snowflake Shuffle 5K Walk & Fun Run
- 10:30 am: Polar Bear Plunge in the Bay & Executive Challenge
- 11:00 am-1:00pm: Holiday Haul Cable Car Pull
CAN I BRING MY DOG TO THE WALK?
Yes. Please bring supplies to clean up after your pet.
CAN I HAVE A BIKE, SKATEBOARD, OR ROLLERBLADES IN THE WALK?
Bikes, skateboards and rollerblades are not permitted on the course. Wheelchairs, strollers and wagons are permitted.
IS THERE A RACE COMPONENT?
The event includes a fun run, but please note this is not a timed race. The run begins at the same time as the Walk.
HOW DO I ENTER A CHECK OR CASH DONATION INTO MY ONLINE PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGE?
- Login to your account
- Click on "My HQ"
- Under "My To Do List" on the right, click on Enter Offline Donations
- Click on the Enter Pledge button
- Fill out the form with required information and press submit
WHERE DO I SEND DONATIONS?
If you receive a check, after entering it in on your offline donations, please mail it to:
Make-A-Wish Attn: Brave the Bay
1333 Broadway, Suite 200, Oakland CA, 94612
**Please be sure to include the participant and team name in the memo line to receive proper credit. You can also turn in funds at Brave the Bay. Any money raised online is already accounted for, you are all set!
WHO SHOULD CHECKS BE MADE PAYABLE TO?
Please make checks payable to Make-A-Wish.
WHERE CAN I PARK?
There will be limited event parking available at the end of Van Ness Avenue, a very short walk from the event. Or, try these paid lots: Ghirardelli Square (900 North Point Street), Beach Street (655 Beach Street), Anchorage Square (2800 Leavenworth Street)
HOW DO I GET TO AQUATIC PARK?
From South Bay:
North on 101, take the Daly City/Downtown SF exit onto I-280 N toward Port of SF. Take left exit and continue on King Street which will turn into the Embarcadero which will turn into North Point Street. Turn right on HYDE Street.
From East Bay:
Take I-80 W ramp (San Francisco Bay Bridge). Take the Fremont Street exit toward Folsom Street. Turn left on Folsom Street. Turn left on the Embarcadero which will turn into North Point Street. Turn right on Hyde Street.
From North Bay:
Travel south over Golden Gate Bridge. Continue on US-101 South. Bear left on Marina Blvd. Turn right on Laguna Street. Turn on left Bay Street. Turn left on Van Ness Avenue. Turn right on North Point Street. Turn left on Hyde Street.
WHO DO I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Make-A-Wish: events@sf.wish.org or (415) 402-2765.