Vegan Events / Join Team VSDC at Poplar Spring 5K Run (or 1 mile Walk) for the Animals
Join Team VSDC at Poplar Spring 5K Run (or 1 mile Walk) for the Animals
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
Held at Wheaton Regional Park, 2000 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD
Hosted by Veg Society of DC
Important: you must go to the Poplar Spring website to [register](https://www.classy.org/team/811995) for the race and [join Team VSDC.](https://www.classy.org/team/811995) (It is very helpful to RSVP here on Meetup as well, for communication purposes.)
Join [Team VSDC](https://www.classy.org/team/811995) as we support the [Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary Annual 5K Run for the Animals and 1-Mile Fun Walk ](https://www.animalsanctuary.org/events/)on Sunday, May 17th. All funds raised will go towards [Poplar Spring's](https://www.animalsanctuary.org/) 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.](https://www.classy.org/team/811995)
More[ info on the 5k run and fun walk is here.](https://www.classy.org/event/poplar-spring-animal-sanctuarys-run-for-the-animals-2026/e766174) If you register on this page, be sure to select "Join a Team" and [choose Team VSDC](https://www.classy.org/team/811995)!
There is also a virtual race option that takes place anytime during the week of May 17th.
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