Tumbleweed's Run for the Animals

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

Run, jog, or waddle this 5 km or 1.0 mi course in the beautiful Racho Reata Canyon trail system to support southeastern Washington’s only rescue and sanctuary for farm animals. This scenic route will take place on single-track trails with some paved neighborhood roads starting and finishing at the animal sanctuary. We will also have a kids 25 m waddle, (farm) animal costumes are encouraged! Join us at the sanctuary after the run/waddle to meet the animals you are helping to support. We will have a sanctuary tour after the run starting at 10:15 am for all participants.

👶 Kids Waddle

• Event: A 25 m kids (of all ages) waddle will take place shortly before the main race.
• Awards: Awards will be given for the best duck-like waddle and best duck costume.
• Costumes: Farm animal costumes are encouraged!

🏆 Awards and Gifts

• Finishers: The top 3 male finishers and the top 3 female finishers for the 5k as well as the first-place finisher for the 1.0 miles will receive a unique finisher gift.
• Participant Gifts: All registered participants will receive a sanctuary-themed etched glass mason jar.
• Early Signup: The first 20 participants to sign up for the 5k or 1 mi will receive native plant seeds in their finisher packet.

📅 Important Information

• Sanctuary Address: The address of the sanctuary will be emailed to registered participants on Oct 17th.
• Visitor Guidelines: Race participants and visitors are expected to follow the visitor guidelines for the safety of all animals, birds, and people at the sanctuary.
• Review Guidelines: Please review the guidelines here: Visitor Guidelines.

📝 Registration

For more details and to register, visit Tumbleweed Run for the Animals.