Run Wild! Rabies Free Africa 5K
- Date Fri 24th April 2026 - Sun 26th April 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Run Wild! Rabies Free Africa 5K, a spirited virtual race taking place from April 24th to April 26th, 2026, in beautiful Colorado Springs, El Paso. This exciting event, hosted by Polo Springs Veterinary Hospital, is dedicated to supporting the vital mission of Rabies Free Africa. Earlier this year, Dr. McIntosh traveled to Africa, gaining firsthand experience in dog and cat vaccination campaigns that are making a significant impact on public health.
Rabies remains a preventable yet deadly disease, claiming the lives of approximately 60,000 people each year, with a staggering 99% of cases occurring in Africa and Asia. The funds raised from this virtual 5K will directly support the ongoing efforts to vaccinate and educate communities, helping to eliminate dog-mediated human rabies deaths by 2030. Each registration not only encourages physical fitness but also contributes to a global initiative that has already saved countless lives. Lace up your running shoes and participate in the Run Wild! 5K to make a difference for pets and people around the world!
Rabies remains a preventable yet deadly disease, claiming the lives of approximately 60,000 people each year, with a staggering 99% of cases occurring in Africa and Asia. The funds raised from this virtual 5K will directly support the ongoing efforts to vaccinate and educate communities, helping to eliminate dog-mediated human rabies deaths by 2030. Each registration not only encourages physical fitness but also contributes to a global initiative that has already saved countless lives. Lace up your running shoes and participate in the Run Wild! 5K to make a difference for pets and people around the world!
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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