2026 Run for a Beer

Fundraiser Retreat at Smoke Crest Farm & Animal Sanctuary

📆 Saturday, July 11th

🕧 9-1:00 pm

📍Smoke Crest Farm and Animal Sanctuary- 830 Springhill Rd. Barre, Ma

💲25 - donation

✨Join us for a peaceful and rejuvenating morning at Smoke Crest Farm and Animal Sanctuary while supporting two meaningful causes. This special Fundraiser Retreat offers a chance to slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience the healing energy of the sanctuary’s beautiful 220-acre farm.

The morning will include a series of restorative wellness experiences:

60-Minute Yoga Session to ground your body and mind

60-Minute Sound Bath for deep relaxation and energetic balance

Energy Cleansing & Clearing Session to release and reset

Prefer a slower pace? You’re welcome to simply wind down and enjoy the peaceful setting. Guests can relax with scenic views, explore and hike the farm’s trails, or spend time connecting with the sanctuary animals.

Guests will enjoy an elegant buffet brunch, featuring:

Fresh fruit

Bagels with smoked salmon

Yogurt & granola

Fresh celery shots

Proceeds from this event will support the ongoing care of the animals at Smoke Crest Farm and help fund Steve Coate's journey to compete in the Deaflympics, helping cover training, travel, and competition expenses.

Whether you come for the movement, the healing experiences, or the peaceful countryside, this retreat is a beautiful way to nourish your body, calm your mind, and give back to an inspiring community and cause.

Come breathe, connect, and support something truly meaningful.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Westminster residents facing hardship due to unforeseen challenges. The Westminster Benefit Fund is made possible entirely through the generosity of local families, businesses, and community groups.

Each year, the Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run/Walk plays a key role in our annual NHN Town Benefit Day—a day filled with fun, connection, and community spirit. Open to all ages, this event features a scenic course that winds through both hilly and flat sections along Westminster’s Main Street.

🕙 Start Times

Walkers: 10:00 AM

Runners: 10:30 AM

🎽 Register by July 15, 2025 to guarantee your official race t-shirt!

Stick around after the race for a full day of festivities up on Academy Hill—including a flea market, delicious food, live music, family games, and more!

A summit-driven grind up Wachusett Mountain where steady climbs, rocky pitches, and winding forest trails test your legs and reward your effort. The route traverses Wachusett’s ski slopes and wooded single-track, climbing through pine and hardwood forest before breaking onto exposed upper mountain terrain with sweeping views across Central Massachusetts and, on clear days, all the way to Boston’s skyline. Push your pace. Carry your weight. Move with the pack.

Choose your distance: 7, 14, 21, or 28 miles, and complete in 10 hours to earn the coveted UltraTrax Grey Wolf Medal. Toss on a 10, 20, or 35-lb weighted vest or ruck and unlock bonus finisher swag + serious bragging rights. The course will be extremely well marked with a fun post-trek party for everyone to enjoy!

Trek Day Information

UltraTrax Wachusett kicks off at 7am on August 30, 2026. The starting line will be open from 7am to 10am with the post-trek party starting at 11am. It is not a race, but it is a timed event and walkers will have 10 hours to complete the course. Bibs can be mailed or picked up the morning of the event. **IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 8/15/26, BIBS MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON. A friend or relative can pick up a bib if you can't attend. Complimentary parking is available onsite. Finishers will receive a custom t-shirt and velcro patch. Level 3 and 4 participants will also qualify to earn our coveted UltraTrax Grey Wolf medal. Refreshments and food will be available after the race.

Event Highlights

Exhilarating Trails: Experience an incredible loop trail across Wachusett's scenic wooded terrain, offering stunning views and varied hiking paths.

All Level Challenge: UltraTrax is designed for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Bring a friend and level up the route by adding weight to carry!

Fun Atmosphere: Enjoy the lively setting with fellow adventurers. Spectators and participants can also enjoy on site activities like zip lines, waterpark, mountain coaster, and more!

Delicious Base Camp Food: Base Camp welcomes guests under the signature ski lodge deck with plenty of food trucks.

Mission Driven

UltraTrax is committed to making a positive impact beyond its events. A portion of all proceeds is donated to the Conservation Lands Foundation.

CREATE LASTING MEMORIES WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Muddy Kids is 2 and 3 mile adventure event series for families and kids ages 5–15, with fun and challenging obstacles, mud, and entertainment for the whole family.

Muddy Kids is the perfect event to reconnect, strengthen relationships, have fun, get active, get muddy, and bond as a family!

Muddy Kids is not just about getting dirty, it’s also about challenging yourself, having fun, and working as a team with your family. So gather up your family and friends, put on your mud-friendly clothing and shoes, and get ready to take on the Muddy Kids Family Obstacle Mud Run. We can’t wait to see you there!

What's included:

• 10-15 Obstacles

• Headband

• Bracelet

• Tattoo

• Finisher Medal

• Digital Photos

• Warm Up

• Hydration Points

• Rinse Off Station

• Ton of Mud

Event details and schedule

The venue opens one hour before our first batch. We advise that you arrive 45 minutes before your start time, so you have plenty of time to go through registration before we call you to the start pen for warm up 5 minutes before you start on your selected batch time.

Spectators are welcome for FREE, please note kids must be accompanied by an adult/legal guardian. There will be an event village where they can cheer you and your kids on at the start and finish line.

We have a Bag Drop ($5 on the day) where you can leave your stuff until you have completed the course.

A minimum of 1 Adult and 1 Kid need to register. A maximum of 4 Kids can register per 1 Adult. Additional Adult and Kid tickets can be purchased separately.

The minimum age for a Kids entry is 5 years young – but please, parents/legal guardians, kids (up to 13 years old) must be accompanied by a registered, participating adult. Event waivers must be signed by a parent or legal guardian of all Kids under the age of 18. No waiver, no run, no exceptions.

Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuddykidsUSA

FAQ's: https://www.muddykids.us/faq/

All proceeds raised will benefit Society of St. Vincent de Paul to help feed local families in need.

Runners who register at least 2 weeks early will receive a premium long sleeve wicking shirt.

Walkers who register at least 2 weeks early receive a free T-shirt.

We welcome your help receiving sponsor pledge donations. Click the link below for a pledge sheet.

https://friendsofthepoor5k.com/assets/pledge-sheet.pdf

The beautiful fall foliage colors will be peaking, and this scenic 5k course will be a fun filled family event for kids of all ages to enjoy!

Stay after the race for a chance to win a prize in our raffle!