Plogging Like A Fool!

Saturday, April 1, 2023 Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Irmo, South Carolina
Free · 1 race

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and make a difference at the exciting "Plogging Like A Fool!" event in Irmo, Richland, on Saturday, April 1st, 2023. This unique event combines fitness and environmental stewardship, inviting participants of all levels to jog and walk while collecting litter along the way. The fun kicks off in the morning behind the store, where teams of 2-5 will be equipped with trash bags and gloves to help clean up the neighborhood. Not only will you be contributing to a cleaner environment, but you'll also have the chance to win prizes for both the fastest runners and the teams that collect the most trash.

Join us for a morning of community spirit, fitness, and fun! Mizuno will be sponsoring the event and showcasing shoe demos, plus every registrant will receive a stylish free hat. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a fulfilling workout while making a positive impact. Together, let's turn our run into a meaningful mission!

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  • Plogging Like A Fool!

    Incl. T-Shirt

    8:00 AM EDT

    Free

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

What is plogging you may ask? It is a great way to add some fun to your run while helping the environment! What is plogging you may ask? Plogging is a fitness routine in which runners of all levels, and walkers collect litter within their jogging workout. The official definition of plogging is a blend of the Swedish phrase plocka upp meaning pick up and jogging.

The event will be held on April 1st in the morning. We will start behind the store in Irmo and run through the neighborhood to pick up trash. Mizuno will be there sponsoring us, AND he will have demos for each shoe we carry. Mizuno will also be giving every registrant a free hat! Teams of 2-5 will be given a trash bag and gloves. There will be prizes for the fastest and team that picks up the most trash.

Location

945 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, 29063, SC, United States

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