IRVINE, Calif. (March 6, 2018): The Irvine Animal Care Center is inviting all runners, walkers and animal-lovers to take part in its inaugural Virtual 5K April 1-30 to support animals in need. The center’s Virtual 5K can be completed at any location you choose throughout the month of April, can be done at your own pace and is timed yourself.
Just submit your entry fee of $35 at irvineanimals.org/5k, complete your race by April 30, and receive an exclusive medal and certificate of completion. Enter your four-legged friend to participate with you in the Virtual 5K for an additional $8, and they will also receive their very own medal for completing the race. Proceeds go toward shelter and care of animals at the Irvine Animal Care Center, which offers services including pet adoptions, events and licensing for Irvine residents.
Visit irvineanimals.org/5k for more information and to submit your entry fee. For questions, call the Irvine Animal Care Center at 949-724-7740.
Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 267,086 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America’s safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine’s enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Orange County Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.