13th Annual Get Pumped For Pets! 5k, 10k, and 15k

Sunday, March 26, 2023 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Stevensville, Maryland

$38.60–$65.10 · 6 races

5km, 10km

Event summary

Join us for the 13th Annual Get Pumped For Pets! event on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, in the picturesque Stevensville, Queen Annes, along the stunning Cross-Island Trail on Kent Island. This vibrant charity race features three exciting distances: a 5K, 10K, and 15K, all starting at 9:00 AM from Terrapin Nature Park. As a 100% charity event, it aims to support shelter animals in need on Maryland's eastern shore, making it a wonderful opportunity to combine fitness with philanthropy.

Participants will enjoy a fun-filled race day, with all routes being USATF certified and the 15K included in the 2023 Maryland Grand Prix Series. Runners can expect a fantastic experience with a race shirt, finisher’s medal, and raffle ticket included for all participants. Additionally, awards will be given to the top finishers in various age groups, and extra prizes will be raffled off, adding to the excitement of the day. Come out, get active, and help make a difference for our furry friends!

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Races

Get Pumped For Pets! 5k

Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$43.90

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Get Pumped For Pets! 10k

Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$54.50

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Get Pumped For Pets! 15k

Incl. $5.10 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$65.10

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Get Pumped For Pets! Virtual 5k
Virtual

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$38.60

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Get Pumped For Pets! Virtual 10k
Virtual

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$38.60

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Get Pumped For Pets! Virtual 15k
Virtual

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$38.60

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Welcome to the 13th Annual Get Pumped For Pets! 5K, 10K, and 15K race along the beautiful Cross-Island Trail on Kent Island. This 100% charity event raises money for shelter animals in need on Maryland's eastern shore. Get Pumped for Pets, Inc. (GPFP) is a 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to raise money and provide funding for homeless animals through local animal rescue organizations. It is the Make a Wish Foundation for animal shelters on Marylands Eastern Shore.

Race day is Sunday, March 26th, 2023 at 9:00am starting this year in Terrapin Nature Park (191 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666). All three distances will begin at the same time with all three out-and-back routes on the Cross-Island Trail. All three routes are USATF certified and the 15K is part of the 2023 Maryland Grand Prix Series, hosted by the Road Runners Club of America. This event supports a great cause and is very popular, with several hundred participants. All race participants will receive a shirt, finisher's medal, and raffle ticket. First place age group and overall winners will receive awards. Additional awards will be raffled off to lucky participants.