Peace Ridge Sanctuary’s 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk
About the Event
**Please note when there is one month left to sign up the price will increase from $30 to $36. Keep a look out for price decreases on special days!
Peace Ridge is hosting their 4th Annual 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025, also known as World Animal Day!! On this special day we will aim to raise awareness about animal welfare and promote the protection of all animals—whether they are pets, wildlife, or farm animals.
This family friendly event will be held at PRS’s Northeast Equine Sanctuary located at the edge of Freedom and Albion Maine. The purpose of this event is to aid and support lifesaving work PRS preforms daily.
This is one of the few fundraising events PRS holds each year. The funds raised are crucial for providing food, care, and medical treatment to our rescued animals, as well as for rescuing more in need. Many of our animals have come from severe cases of cruelty, teaching us about resilience and forgiveness. We deeply appreciate your support and any additional fundraising efforts you choose to do.
LOCATION: The Northeast Equine Sanctuary is location on the border of Albion & Freedom, Maine amid lush green landscape mixed with fields and forests, making it the perfect spot for this compassionate cause. There are endless stunning views surrounded by several gorgeous horses and ponies. By October this area will be bursting with beautiful warm fall foliage.
RACE/WALK: The race features a 5k trail run (3.1 miles) and a 1-mile trail walk, open to all fitness levels. Participants will run or walk through beautiful, natural scenery, winding along the enclosures and enjoying the calm presence of the animals as they go about their peaceful lives.
EVENT ACTIVITIES: Outdoor Pre-Run Yoga for all levels and Animal Yoga for kids after the race. Delicious vegan BBQ courtesy of one of our top sponsors Veggie Life. Explore sponsor tables and grab some treats/swag. Spending time with the horses! Vegan friendly prizes for top fundraisers and 5K finishers and a raffle. Corn-hole, scavenger hunts and face painting.
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: Animal Yoga for Kids starting soon & Raffle Tickets still available till 1pm and check out all the sponsors!
1 -1:30 pm ------------- Awards & Raffle Prizes Announced
PRICING
Ages 1-4 FREE
Ages 5-12 $20
13 and older $36
Day of Event $40
Join fellow runners on October 3, 2026 for the Peace Ridge Sanctuary’s 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk. It's a fantastic 5.1K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Albion.
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Peace Ridge Sanctuary’s 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk
RACE/WALK: The race features a 5k trail run (3.1 miles) and a 1-mile trail walk, open to all fitness levels. Participants will run or walk through beautiful, natural scenery, winding along the enclosures and enjoying the calm presence of the animals as they go about their peaceful lives. Facebook Event Page: Peace Ridge Sanctuary’s 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Trail Walk The day AFTER this event, Peace Ridge Sanctuary is having an open house at their location in Brooks, Maine where you can meet their hilarious piggies, chatty birds, visit with the goats in goat land and hang with the cows and donkey's! Find more info here> https://donorbox.org/events/623612 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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Peace Ridge Sanctuary’s 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk takes place in Albion, Maine, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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