The Sonnenberg and Peacemaker 5k Classic

Everyone,

We are proud to announce a collaboration on a new 5k, The Sonnenberg and Peacemaker 5k Classic! This race will be held entirely within the grounds of Sonnenberg Gardens on October 9th, 2026, at 6:30 pm. The goal of this race is to celebrate our community, physical activity, Canandaigua, and especially Sonnenberg Gardens. This is an inaugural race, and as such, we hope to use it as a prototype to gauge interest and optimize the course and proceedings for future events. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Sonnenberg Gardens.

The race itself is a 1-mile loop contained entirely within Sonnenberg Gardens. The event will not be electronically timed. Parking is available on site. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, as well as alcoholic beverages served by Peacemaker Brewery. Race participants will get personalized bib pins for signing up for the event. Cancellations will not be refunded, and there are no deferments.

About Sonnenberg Gardens, from their website: "Whether strolling through its flower-filled gardens, picnicking under its majestic trees or touring its magnificent mansion, Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park is a very special place. The 50-acre estate is one of just two public gardens in all of the New York State Parks System. A serene respite just blocks away from downtown Canandaigua, Sonnenberg is a gift to the community from Frederick Ferris and Mary Clark Thompson. This couple of the Gilded Age created Sonnenberg (Sunny Hill in German) as their Victorian summer home. It is now a beautiful summer escape visited by tens of thousands of people each year."

About Peacemaker Running Group: Formed as a social running club whose official motto is "Run, Drink, & Socialize", PRG meets every Tuesday at 6pm at Peacemaker Brewery in Canandaigua. Open to runners and walkers of all paces (and those who just want to socialize!), PRG has sought to create lasting friendships and improve physical and mental wellbeing through exercise. With over 170 consecutive weekly runs and over 800 Facebook group members, PRG has become an institution in the community. This is PRG's fourth community charity event; past events have donated to causes such as Operation: Making Spirits Bright (donating Christmas gifts to disadvantaged veteran families), the Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department, and the Naples Trail Collective.