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The Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary 5k (& 1 miler) for runners or walkers will be in-person with a virtual option (run or walk on your own). Please join us either to participate or to cheer!

Date/Time: Sunday May 17th/8:00AM 5k (8:10ish 1 mile start time)

Place: Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road Wheaton, MD 20902 (Shorefield Road is off Georgia Avenue. It is NOT the park entrance off Arcola Avenue.) (OR for virtual-run wherever you want!)

Register: Register online OR as early as 6:30am at registration table at the event (**make sure to choose team vegan-powered when you register**). I recommend registering online.

Price/Donation: $28 through 4/4, $30 4/5-5/16, $35 on 5/17 (race day)
Team Website

This is for runners AND walkers of all levels (actually you can do absolutely nothing if you sign up virtually and we won't even know!) In all seriousness, this is a great way to get motivated. You're improving your fitness and supporting a good cause while meeting some great people!

We have had a Vegan-Powered team for many years. I re-posted a past Poplar Spring pic as the featured photo.

All donations and entry fees go to the Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, which rescues and rehabilitates abused and neglected animals. Even if you can't attend, you can still donate. They rely 100% on public funds. This is an amazing event with amazing people and the funds raised go to an amazing cause!

MATCHING DONATIONS
Poplar Spring was given $15,000 in matching donations. DOUBLING your donation! Please share this with your family and friends. Your involvement is critical to Poplar Spring’s success. Click HERE to donate.

By the way, the food provided afterwards is all vegan! This is rare and definitely very appreciated!

Schedule (optional for everyone!)
7:55 meet in front of start line for "pre" group picture (make sure to indicate Vegan-powered as your team when you sign up!)

8:00 5k start time (after your finish meet near finish line to cheer on others & check your posted run time for accuracy & that they included you on VP team.)

9ish Meet at food table then walk to Poplar Spring sign for group picture then walk over together to listen to awards announcements

Come on out and we'll have a great time, while supporting a worthy cause in the process...Hope you can make it!

Stephanie

PS-Are you interested in training for the 5k together and/or an accountability group? If so, please mention this in the comments.

PSS-I created a VP Strava Group, join for free HERE

PSSS-Check out the Vegan Powered Facebook page

Related topics

Events in Silver Spring, MD
Animal Rights & Welfare
Vegan
Running
Walking
5K Run

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