Poker run

A poker run is an organized event in which participants, usually using motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, horses, on foot or other means of transportation, must visit five to seven checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one.

[1] The record for the largest single venue event was set in 2012, with 586 motorcyclists raising money for Prostate Cancer research in Ottawa, Canada.

Prizes, such as money, plaques, or merchandise donated by commercial sponsors of the event, are awarded for the best hand.

Hands are usually written down or marked with punched holes on a ticket, rather than assembled from actual cards given to the riders.

The only requirement is that riders arrive at the final checkpoint by the time prizes are awarded, usually near the end of the day, typically at a party with food and refreshments.