The Ivy Community Charities of Prince George's County, Inc. -31st Annual 5K Walk-Run Soul Fitness Weekend

Master of Ceremony TBD

• Event Check-in begins 8:00 am
• Opening Ceremony 8:20 am

Whether it's your warm-up, exercise for the day, or dancing just for fun; kick off your Soul Fitness Weekend with our FREE Zumba class led by licensed instructor Shawnita Pair!! Check her out on:

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4 Hours to Make a Difference!

During the 5K Walk/Run festivities, join us in supporting our local community. Our donation station will be active for the duration of the event (4 hours only!), and every contribution helps us reach our goal before the finish line.

How You Can Help:

• Family Strengthening: Help us stock the Community Cupboard in Bladensburg, MD. Please bring non-perishable food items (canned goods, dry staples) to support local families.

  • Desired Items: You can view the list of most-needed healthy staples here: Community Cupboard Desired Items List.

• Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (CHIPP™): Help us provide weekend and holiday meals for students in need.

  • Preferred Gift Cards: We suggest Costco or BJ’s to allow for bulk purchasing (or local grocery stores).

  • Direct Donations: You can also donate items directly from our standardized list. CHIPP Power Pack Item List

Where to Go: Look for our Donation Station near the registration area. Our Student Volunteers will be on-site to assist with unloading items so you can get back to the race!

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