Plant 5k

Saturday, September 16, 2023 Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Jeffersonville, Indiana
$38.10 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join us for the exciting Plant 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in Jeffersonville, Clark! This annual event supports the inspiring mission of Louisville Grows, aiming to plant 5,000 trees by 2025 to create greener, healthier neighborhoods. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K course, making it a perfect opportunity for everyone to get involved in a cause that promotes environmental sustainability and community health.

The Plant 5K is not just about the race; it's a celebration of eco-consciousness. The organizing team is committed to producing a zero-waste event, with initiatives such as on-site old shoe donations for recycling and a variety of waste management options, including composting and recycling stations. Plus, participants can opt for a stylish t-shirt at registration. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a positive impact while having fun in the great outdoors!

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Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    9:00 AM EDT

    $38.10

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Organiser's description

PLANT 5K RUN & WALK IS LOUISVILLE GROWS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION TO GROW GREENER, HEALTHIER NEIGHBORHOODS BY PLANTING 5,000 TREES BY 2025!



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THE RACE-ORGANIZING TEAM IS WORKING TOWARDS PRODUCING ZERO-WASTE EVENT.

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OLD SHOES DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON-SITE FOR RECYCLING.

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COMPOSTING, RECYCLING, AND WASTE CONTAINERS WILL BE PROVIDED.

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T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AS AN ADD-ON AT REGISTRATION.

This event benefits Louisville Grows. Louisville Grows is an environmental, nonprofit organization whose mission is to Grow Greener, Healthier Neighborhoods. Our vision is to foster green, just and sustainable neighborhoods in Louisville. We seek to be a leading nonprofit in advocating for health equity through the environmental platforms of urban forestry and urban agriculture. Louisville Grows neighborhood-based urban forestry program focuses on rebuilding the urban tree canopy with a goal of planting 1000 trees each year.

Location

100 West Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville, 47130, IN, United States

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