Registration is open now for the 5th Annual Jim Nobil Howl-O-Run to benefit the SPCA of Hancock County which will be held on Sunday October 22nd at Marlboro Beach in Lamoine.

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This 5K will begin at 11 a.m.

Registration is $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for children 16 and under. You can register HERE. The first 50 people who sign up will get a free race T-shirt.

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Prizes will be given for the best costumes, in adult, children under 12 and pet categories and for participants who raise the most money for the shelter.

The 5K course will be lined with Jack-O'Lanterns and boasts beautiful views of the Fall Foliage, the oceans and mountains of Acadia National Park.

Barkfest Halloween Dog Costume Contest
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Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome and costumes for people and their canine companions are encouraged!

Jim Nobil was the former SPCA Board President. He served as President of the SPCA of Hancock County for many years and was instrumental in raising the funds to build the current SPCA shelter in Trenton, which opened its doors in 2010.

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