Join Team VSDC at Poplar Spring 5K Run (or 1 mile Walk) for the Animals

Important: you must go to the Poplar Spring website to register for the race and join Team VSDC. (It is very helpful to RSVP here on Meetup as well, for communication purposes.)

Join Team VSDC as we support the Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary Annual 5K Run for the Animals and 1-Mile Fun Walk on Sunday, May 17th. All funds raised will go towards Poplar Spring's lifesaving work every day. The funds will care for and feed the farm animals who live at Poplar Spring and educate the public about compassion towards all animals. The VSDC has been a participant in this event for many years.

Registration Fee for both the Run and Walk by April 5, 2026: $28.00
April 5 – May 16, 2025: $30.00
Race Day: $35

To join the Team VSDC register here.

More info on the 5k run and fun walk is here. If you register on this page, be sure to select "Join a Team" and choose Team VSDC!

There is also a virtual race option that takes place anytime during the week of May 17th.

For important updates regularly monitor the "comments" section below.

Don't be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.

VSDC: More Than A Meetup
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Only Vegan Food, Please
While VSDC welcomes people wherever they are on the path to an all-plant, vegan diet and lifestyle, it is our policy that only vegan food be served and consumed at our events. If you would like to explore a vegan diet or get support in making lifestyle changes, consider these resources.

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