2nd Annual Memorial Day 5K

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.

About This Event

The Running Out Of Summer 5K, hosted by Rapscallion Brewery & Taproom, is a charity race that directly contributes to local charitable initiatives driven by HOPS. Join us for a scenic, flat, and fast course along the Spencer Rail Trail, followed by an after-party at O’Gara Park!

All entrants will receive a custom super soft race shirt (If registered by August 1), small gift bag, and drink token for any draught (beer, spiked seltzer, or homemade root beer) at any Rapscallion location at any time! In addition, there will be awards for overall winners,teams, and our youngest and oldest runners.

Event Highlights

This event offers more than a t-shirt and cool medal. Come check it out to enjoy a fun-filled day:

—Use your free drink token (comes with registration) to taste the drink of your choice at early packet pick up on Friday night, or save your token for race day or any time thereafter!

—Meet and play with adoptable dogs from the Second Chance Animal Services adoption van.

—Listen to music and have fun!

Awards

There will be awards for first overall male and first overall female. We will also be giving awards for FASTEST and BIGGEST teams!

About The Rapscallion HOPS Foundation:

A 501(c)3 independent non-profit, spearheaded by Spencer and Sturbridge Mug Members, the HOPS Foundation provides financial support to community members in need in Spencer and Sturbridge, MA and the surrounding area. Board Members and other volunteers work together to host charitable events that raise funds for these important initiatives.

About Spencer Parks & Rec

The Spencer Parks & Recreation Commission is an all-volunteer board whose mission is to serve the recreational needs of Spencer residents. The Commission's primary responsibilities consist overseeing maintenance of the communities town-owned parks and recreation facilities, including grounds, roads, parking areas, grandstands, buildings, monuments, playground equipment, and safety equipment. They also develop and supervise recreational programs, including swimming lessons, beach safety, summer recreation for children, holiday parties, dances, and other events.

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/

The Red Bridge Run Club is back for the 2nd Annual Ludlow Clocktower Classic 5k! Again this year, we are lacing up to support the incredible mission of the Ludlow Boys & Girls Club—and we want you with us.

• The Route: Experience Ludlow’s history as you sprint (or stroll) past the historic Ludlow Mills, cruise down the scenic Riverwalk, and salute the iconic Clocktower.

• The Finish Line: We start and end at Sole Syndicate Brewing. Once you’ve crushed those 3.1 miles, the party begins! Stick around for the official after-party with great brews, amazing company, and community spirit.

Every mile you run makes a direct impact on local families and youth. Join us in supporting the vital mission of the Ludlow Boys & Girls Club!

Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon and 5K

The Monson Memorial Classic road race was started in 1996, shortly after the deaths of Kelly Waldron and Kathy Waldron Perry. These sisters died eight months apart from different types of cancer. Kathy suffered with melanoma, and Kelly had breast, bone, and liver cancer. They were wonderful, loving people. This race is in their memory, and past proceeds have gone to American Cancer Association of Western Mass, American Lung Association, Quaboag Valley Hospice, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This year we are giving proceeds to Griffin's Friends.

Griffin's Friends was founded in 1994 in Springfield, MA and named in honor of Griffin Kelleher, who lost his courageous battle with cancer at 14 months of age. Griffin's Friends is a nonprofit group that provides support to children who are stricken with cancer, and their families. To learn more, visit www.griffinsfriends.com

On race day, please bring canned goods to donate to Open Pantry. We will have a collection area at the race.

Race timing services provided by Fast Track Timing

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

• Half Marathon check in 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

• Half Marathon race starts at 12:00 p.m.

• 5K check in 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• 5K race starts at 12:15 p.m.

RUNNER AMENITIES (aka a few of the reasons our race rocks!):

• Post race party featuring live music and the best food ever!

• Prize money $$$

• Chip timing

• Long sleeve tech shirts for the first 200 to register for the half marathon by October 20th

• Finisher medals to all half marathon finishers

• T-shirts to the first 100 to register for the 5K by October 20th

• USATF Half Marathon course # MA15024JK - this means your PR is a true PR!

• Half Marathon course maps: course map with elevation | simple course map

• 5K course map with elevation

USATF Sanction/Certificate # 202310181009411