Run Wild! Rabies Free Africa 5K
- Date Fri 22nd May 2026 - Mon 25th May 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Run Wild! Rabies Free Africa 5K, taking place virtually from May 22 to May 25, 2026, in beautiful Colorado Springs, El Paso. This uplifting event, hosted by Polo Springs Veterinary Hospital, aims to raise awareness and funds for the critical mission of eliminating rabies in Africa. Participants can run or walk at their own pace, knowing that every step they take contributes to a life-saving cause.
This virtual 5K is inspired by the impactful journey of Dr. McIntosh, who recently traveled to Africa to aid in vaccination campaigns for dogs and cats. Her experiences highlighted the urgent need for rabies prevention, as thousands of lives are affected each year by this preventable disease. By participating in the Run Wild! 5K, you not only promote your own health and wellness but also help to protect communities around the world. Together, we can support the global goal of eliminating dog-mediated human rabies deaths by 2030, making a positive impact for both pets and people alike. Join us in this mission and let’s run wild for a rabies-free future!
This virtual 5K is inspired by the impactful journey of Dr. McIntosh, who recently traveled to Africa to aid in vaccination campaigns for dogs and cats. Her experiences highlighted the urgent need for rabies prevention, as thousands of lives are affected each year by this preventable disease. By participating in the Run Wild! 5K, you not only promote your own health and wellness but also help to protect communities around the world. Together, we can support the global goal of eliminating dog-mediated human rabies deaths by 2030, making a positive impact for both pets and people alike. Join us in this mission and let’s run wild for a rabies-free future!
Organiser's Description
POLO SPRINGS VETERINARY HOSPITAL IS HOSTING A VIRTUAL 5K IN SUPPORT OF RABIES FREE AFRICA.
Earlier this year, our very own, Dr. McIntosh traveled to Africa to participate firsthand in RFAs dog and cat vaccination campaigns. During her trip, she joined other veterinary professionals in the field to vaccinate dogs and cats, learn about local public health challenges, and witness the life-saving impact of this program on both people and animals. Her experience brought to life the incredible importance of rabies prevention efforts and strengthened our hospitals commitment to continuing this partnership.
Rabies is a preventable yet deadly disease that still affects thousands of people worldwide, particularly in regions where access to vaccines and education is limited. The statistics underscore just how crucial this work is:
* An estimated 60,000 people die from rabies each year
* 99% of rabies cases are in Africa and Asia
* Approximately 50% of rabies victims are children under the age of 16.
* Once symptoms appear, rabies is almost always fatal yet it is 100% preventable through vaccination.
* Thanks to programs like Rabies Free Africa, over 2.5 million vaccine doses have been administered, leading to an estimated 750 lives saved and zero human deaths in key vaccination zones.
MAKING AN IMPACT TOGETHER
Every rabies vaccine you choose for your pet at Polo Springs Veterinary Hospital helps protect not only your own community but also families and animals across the globe.
Polo Springs Veterinary Hospital is honored to play a small part in this global mission, and were deeply grateful to our clients for making it possible. Your commitment to keeping pets healthy is making a real difference around the world.
We are taking our commitment one step farther by hosting this virtual 5K to spread awareness locally and across the nation! Proceeds from our virtual 5K will go to RABIES FREE AFRICA. Together, were supporting the global goal to ELIMINATE DOG-MEDIATED HUMAN RABIES DEATHS BY 2030!
Earlier this year, our very own, Dr. McIntosh traveled to Africa to participate firsthand in RFAs dog and cat vaccination campaigns. During her trip, she joined other veterinary professionals in the field to vaccinate dogs and cats, learn about local public health challenges, and witness the life-saving impact of this program on both people and animals. Her experience brought to life the incredible importance of rabies prevention efforts and strengthened our hospitals commitment to continuing this partnership.
Rabies is a preventable yet deadly disease that still affects thousands of people worldwide, particularly in regions where access to vaccines and education is limited. The statistics underscore just how crucial this work is:
* An estimated 60,000 people die from rabies each year
* 99% of rabies cases are in Africa and Asia
* Approximately 50% of rabies victims are children under the age of 16.
* Once symptoms appear, rabies is almost always fatal yet it is 100% preventable through vaccination.
* Thanks to programs like Rabies Free Africa, over 2.5 million vaccine doses have been administered, leading to an estimated 750 lives saved and zero human deaths in key vaccination zones.
MAKING AN IMPACT TOGETHER
Every rabies vaccine you choose for your pet at Polo Springs Veterinary Hospital helps protect not only your own community but also families and animals across the globe.
Polo Springs Veterinary Hospital is honored to play a small part in this global mission, and were deeply grateful to our clients for making it possible. Your commitment to keeping pets healthy is making a real difference around the world.
We are taking our commitment one step farther by hosting this virtual 5K to spread awareness locally and across the nation! Proceeds from our virtual 5K will go to RABIES FREE AFRICA. Together, were supporting the global goal to ELIMINATE DOG-MEDIATED HUMAN RABIES DEATHS BY 2030!
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Run Wild! Rabies Free Africa 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.70
Run Hike Walk your dog Sleep in with your cat! This is a virtual event so it is completely up to you :)
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