PACE FOR THE DONKEYS 5k TRAIL RUN 2026

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada hosts the PACE for the Donkeys 5K Trail Run, a modest trail event in Puslinch, Ontario, scheduled for late September. The primary race is a 5K beginning in the morning, preceded by a 1K option for those preferring a shorter distance. Participation is open to runners, walkers, teams, and families, with a uniform CA$40 registration fee for both distances. The course winds through the sanctuary’s fields and trails, blending a farm visit with a low-key race day atmosphere. The event aims to raise funds for the sanctuary’s donkeys and mules, setting a fundraising target of CA$30,000. The race morning schedule includes sign-in, opening remarks, warm-up music, the 1K start, the 5K start, and the announcement of winners before the Barnyard closes in the early afternoon. Teams registering by the early-bird deadline qualify for a private sanctuary tour.