Peace Ridge Sanctuary’s 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk

RACE/WALK: The race is a 5k trail run (3.1 miles) & 1-mile trail walk open to all levels of physical fitness. Participants will be running or walking in the heart of nature along the perimeter of each enclosure, enjoying the company of the animals while they go about living their peaceful lives.

T-Shirts: The deadline to add a shirt to your registration through RunSign Up was September 11th 2024 however, T-shirts will be available on race day as long as supplies last and you can also purchase on the PRS website! PRS Run for Animals Shirt

EVENT ACTIVITIES: This is a family friendly event for all ages! It’s a great day to enjoy the company of fellow animal lovers & plant eaters. 

Outdoor Pre-Run Yoga and Favorite Animal Pose Yoga for Kids after the race.
Delicious vegan BBQ courtesy of one of our top sponsors Veggie Life,
Horses!!!
Amazing Prizes for TOP Fundraisers and TOP 5K finishers
PRS 5K selfie-frame for lots of event pictures,
Booths with goodies from our additional lovely sponsors (Follow event page for updates on Sponsors or see on PRS site).
Corn-hole & Nature scavenger hunt
Animal Art Contest
Face Painting

AWARDS & RAFFEL PRIZES: There will be great vegan friendly awards for top fundraisers, top 5K finishers as well as prizes raffled off after the race. A list of prizes and awards will be updated regularly, follow event page for updates on Sponsors and Prizes!!

Facebook Event Page: Peace Ridge Sanctuary’s 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Trail Walk

Timeline of Event: 
9:30 – 11:15 am ------ Check in opens
10:15 – 11 am -------- All-levels Yoga for Runners + Meditation
11:20 am --------------- Announcements
11:30 am --------------- Race Starts!
12 pm ------------------- BBQ will be up and ready
12:40 pm --------------- Announcement for Quick reminders: Favorite Animal Yoga for Kids starting soon & Raffle Tickets still available till 1pm, check out Animal Art & vote on your top two favorites and check out all the sponsors!
1 -1:30 pm ------------- Awards & Raffle Prizes Announced

IMPORTANT Reminders!
  • Though we LOVE ALL animals, companion animals (e.g., dogs), are not permitted at the event.
• No overnight parking or camping. Please see the list of hotels etc., below.    

Hotels & Bed & Breakfasts Near the Event

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterville - North, an IHG Hotel
Distance from event: 31 minutes/17 miles
Address: 332 Main St, Waterville, ME 04901
Website: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/waterville/wvlex/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-US-_-WVLEX

Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel
Distance from event: 30 mins/17 miles
Address: 375 Main St, Waterville, ME, 04901
Website: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g40947-d93465-Reviews-Best_Western_Plus_Waterville_Grand_Hotel-Waterville_Maine.html

Fireside Inn & Suites Waterville
Distance from event: 33 mins/18 miles
Address: 376 Main St. Waterville, ME, 04901
Website: https://www.firesideinnwaterville.com/

Budget Host Inn – Waterville
Distance from Event: 30 mins/20 miles
Address: 400 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville, ME 04901
Website: http://www.budgethost.com/hotels/Budget_Host_Airport_Inn_Waterville_ME.aspx

Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village
Distance from event: 35 mins/26 miles
Address: 7 Eagle Ave, Belfast, ME 04915
Website: https://colonialgables.com/

Belfast Bay Inn
Distance from event: 33 mins/24 miles
Address: 72 Main St. Belfast ME, 04915
Website: https://www.reservations.com/hotel/belfast-bay-inn-belfast-me?rmcid=tophotels12&utm_source=googleads&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oyYBhDGARIsAMZEuMsllbHUG4ah942Mr6UbP_-pw0zm6zfll8rO22vayx1Bxh1iVtMyBm0aAgjqEALw_wcB

The Jeweled Turret Inn
Distance from event: 33 mins/24 miles
Address: 40 Pearl St, Belfast, ME 04915
Website: https://jeweledturret.com/

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