Pace for the Donkeys 5k Trail Run

Puslinch, Canada • 28 Sep 2025

Event details

The Pace for the Donkeys event is a trail run held on September 28, 2025, at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, 6981 Concession Road 4, Puslinch, Ontario. The event offers two course options:

  • 5 km trail run
  • 1 km route option

Online registration was listed as closed. Entry fees shown for both the 5K and the 1K were $40 during the registration period noted as May 15 to September 21. The event program included welcome remarks, warm-up music, presentation of winners, and a barnyard closing.

Fundraising and participation

The event listed 256 participants. Fundraising was organized in support of The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada; the fundraising total shown was $10,003.79 toward a $30,000 goal. Sponsors named for the event included Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group. Prize items listed for top fundraisers and teams included an overnight stay with breakfast, a professional photo shoot, winery tasting experiences, and a vineyards tour with food and wine lab. An early bird registration draw for teams registered by July 31 was also noted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Pace 5k
Pace 1k Option
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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