Events

Ride Like an Animal Mototcycle Run
Ride Like an Animal Mototcycle Run

When
Sep 20th, 2025
9:00am - 3:00pm
Where
627 Cottage StSpringfieldMA

Please join us Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for the Foundation for TJO Animals Annual Ride Like an Animal Motorcycle Run to benefit animals in need at the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center.

Online registration is now open and runs through September 18th. Pre-registered riders are guaranteed their official RLAA t-shirt. *You must register by September 14th to guarantee your shirt size.

Register Online $30 – Includes t-shirt, wrist band, entrance to after party, 1 meal ticket.
Register For After Party Only $20.00 – Includes 1 meal ticket. T-shirts available to buy separately.
Children under 12 ride FREE

Riders Registering Day of Event – $30: Registration begins at 9am at the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center, 627 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA.
T-shirts will be available to purchase while supplies last.

Kick stands up at 10:45 am with the ride leaving at 11:00am for a scenic ride through western MA. The party continues afterwards at the Ludlow Elks, 69 Chapin Street, with live music from the band The Berkshires, lunch (vegetarian options available), great raffles, vendors, games, and more!

Your participation in this great event enables the Foundation to continue supporting the medical care for the many animals that call TJO their temporary home.

‍Everyone attending the after party ONLY, including children, MUST have a ticket.

Register Today!

*Interested in being an event sponsor or vendor? Please contact the Foundation for TJO Animals at 413-306-5161 or email us at info@tjofoundation.org

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