SMILES to host 5K, breakfast

Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills, Inc. will host Miles for SMILES 5K Fun Run/Walk and Breakfast at the Barn on Oct. 23 at the SMILES facility in Darien.

Breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. and be served until noon; tickets will be available at the door.

The 5K will start at 9 a.m. and feature a Unity Lap, which everyone will walk.

The event, which is open to the public, is family-friendly and will include a slew of activities including:

  • Horse bingo – buy a square for $20 with a chance to win half the pot;
  • Trick-or-treat trail;
  • Horse/human costume contest – the crowd will judge by cheering.
  • Team challenge – a team of three to five can compete in an obstacle course team challenge with a prize awarded for best time;
  • Pumpkin decorating contest;
  • Open barn – take a tour of the SMILES stable.

The event will be held at SMILES, N2666 County Road K in Darien.

For more information or to register, visit smilestherapeuticriding.org.

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