The event will be Sunday, May 15, 2016.
The 5K run and 1 mile fun walk is a fundraiser dedicated to supporting the life-saving work Poplar Spring does everyday.
Lace up your sneakers and start hitting the trails because the 5K Poplar Spring Run for the Animals is coming up!
Our early registration deadline is April 18, so sign up today to get the lowest rate!
The annual Poplar Spring Run for the Animals (or walk) is held at beautiful Wheaton Regional Park. The run raises vital funds needed to feed and care for the 200+ rescued animals at PoplarSpring Animal Sanctuary.
Here are the details:
When: Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Wheaton Regional Park, Wheaton, Maryland
2000 Shorefield Road
Wheaton, MD US 20902
Prizes
Monetary prizes will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers. Awards will also be given to the top team, and top male and female finishers in the following age categories: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and older.
We’re also giving out prizes to our top two fundraisers!
Team Scoring
The winning animal and general teams will be based on the top two finishing male and female runners.
The MC for the race is Lisa Berigan, radio host of BIG 100.3!!! Lisa has over 20 years experience hosting radio shows and is the proud companion to Daisy, a Sheltie mix. Click here to listen to an interview between Lisa and Terry Cummings, Poplar Spring’s director.
Prior to the race there will be a pre-race warm-up by the Boot Camp Girl for all the runner’s and walkers! Get there early to warm up and get pumped for the 5k or 1 mile walk.