Peace Ridge Sanctuary’s 5k Run for the Animals
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Peace Ridge Sanctuary 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk
The event takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and includes an in-person trail running and walking event plus a virtual option. The in-person program features a 5k trail run and a 1-mile trail walk that pass along animal enclosures and natural scenery. The event is a fundraiser for Peace Ridge Sanctuary to support rescue, care, and medical needs for animals.
Location, format and activities
The in-person event is held at Northeast Equine Sanctuary, 222 Barnes Rd., Albion, ME, on the border of Albion and Freedom. The course is on trails amid fields and forested areas, with views of horses and ponies and seasonal fall foliage. Event activities include outdoor yoga before the run, animal yoga for children after the run, a vegan BBQ, sponsor tables, a raffle, and family activities such as corn-hole, scavenger hunts, and face painting. Prizes are planned for top fundraisers and 5k finishers.
Registration and options
Registration for the in-person event opens December 26, 2025. A virtual race option is available. Published entry pricing includes age-based fees: ages 1-4 free; ages 5-12 $20; ages 13 and older $36; day-of registration $40. The virtual race is listed with a separate fee of $25. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
