What we’re about
Vegan-Powered is about living life in harmony with people, animals & the planet. We are open to everyone on the vegan path & the vegan-curious. We embrace & seek to maximize our diversity.
Active vegans and vegan athletes (& coach potatoes!) of all activity and experience levels are welcome to our informal social network! Lets support each other with whatever goals we have from anyone just starting a fitness routine to the most experienced. We're here for you!
Yearly we have a VP (Vegan-Powered) team for the Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary 5k (& 1 miler) in Wheaton, MD. Please join us or donate to our team!
You can also connect with us on Strava or Facebook.
If you have a suggested meetup or want to organize a meetup please dm me through Meetup or directly at thebootcampgirl@gmail.com.
Meetup is free for members but Meetup charges dues to organizers (that have continually increased). You can donate to help offset costs to keep the group going by clicking HERE. You contribution is greatly appreciated!
Please click HERE to let me know what events you are most interested in.
Thanks,
Stephanie
Upcoming events (4)
See all- 5k (or 1 mile walk) for Poplar Spring Animal SanctuaryWheaton Regional Park, Silver Spring, MD
Click HERE to register
The Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary 5k (& 1 miler) for runners or walkers will be in-person or virtual (run or walk on your own). Please join us either to participate or to cheer!
Date/Time: Sunday May 18th/8:00AM 5k (8:10ish 1 mile start time)
Place: Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road Wheaton, MD 20902 (Shorefield Road is off Georgia Avenue. It is NOT the park entrance off Arcola Avenue.) (OR for virtual-run wherever you want!)
Register: Register online HERE or as early as 6:30am at registration table at the event (**make sure to choose team vegan-powered when you register**). I recommend registering online.
Price/Donation: $28 prior to April 6th, $30 4/6-5/17, ($35 on race day)
Team Website: https://www.classy.org/team/645987This is for runners AND walkers of all levels (actually you can do absolutely nothing if you sign up virtually and we won't even know!) In all seriousness, this is a great way to get motivated. You're improving your fitness and supporting a good cause while meeting some great people!
We have had a Vegan-Powered team for many years. I re-posted a past Poplar Spring pic as the featured photo.
All donations and entry fees go to the Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, which rescues and rehabilitates abused and neglected animals. Even if you can't attend, you can still donate. They rely 100% on public funds. This is an amazing event with amazing people and the funds raised go to an amazing cause!
MATCHING DONATIONS
Poplar Spring was given $10,000 in matching donations. DOUBLING your donation! Please share this with your family and friends. Your involvement is critical to Poplar Spring’s success.By the way, the food provided afterwards is all vegan! This is rare and definitely very appreciated!
Schedule (optional for everyone!)
7:25 meet in front of sign up table for "pre" group picture (make sure to indicate Vegan-powered as your team when you sign up!)8:00 5k start time (after your finish meet near finish line to cheer on others & check your posted run time for accuracy & that they included you on VP team.)
9ish Meet at food table then walk to Poplar Spring sign for group picture then walk over to listen to awards announcements
Come on out and we'll have a great time, while supporting a worthy cause in the process...Hope you can make it!
Stephanie
PS-Check out the Vegan Powered Facebook page to chat with other Vegans.
PSS-Are you interested in training for the 5k together and/or an accountability group? If so, please mention this in the comments.
PSSS-I created a VP Strava Group, join for free HERE
- Planet Maryland (with optional walk beforehand)Elm Street Urban Park, Chevy Chase, MD
Planet Maryland (formerly Planet Bethesda) is a music and fun festival that's all vegan (woo-hoo!). It's Sunday June 22nd in Elm Street Urban park.
By the way, everyone is welcome (vegan and vegan-curious)! Please only eat vegan food during any of the Meetups.
I highly encourage sustainable transportation like biking, carpooling or metroing to any event. Also bring utensils, napkin, water bottle and container for food to reduce trash. Lets keep the carbon footprint of events as low as possible.
Description from their website about the festival:
"Join us for Planet Maryland on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm, at Elm Street Urban Park—a fun-filled festival celebrating sustainability, health and incredible food! Enjoy 50+ food vendors, engaging talks from top experts, interactive exhibits, and the Pink Moon Planet Play Zone for children. Whether you’re passionate about the planet or just passionate about great food, this is your chance to connect, learn, and indulge in delicious eats while making a difference. Don’t miss out!"
If you have any questions about the event, click HERE to go to the website for more information.
By the way, anyone want to do a walk or run beforehand on the Captial Cresent trail? Please post in comment what you would prefer (walk or run). It would be out-and-back so there's no worries about getting lost. Depending on what we decide, I'll post a separate Meetup with the start time.
- Friday night outdoor salsa, free lessons includedPike District Pop Up Park, Rockville, MD
This is the last Friday night salsa in Rockville/North Bethesda this year. The lessons and salsa are free!
Lets meet at 5:45 so we can get acquainted with other Meetup members.
It's from 6-9pm, I will probably stay until 8pm although I'm sure that others may want to stay longer if you'd like to stay for the full time.
If you bring and/or buy food or drinks to consume make sure that it's vegan during any vegan-powered event.
Here's the description:
"Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to shimmy the night away! The ever popular Latin dancing party hosted by All Out Danza is back! Join us on the last Friday night of each month through September 27 from 6-9pm for:
- FREE latin dancing lessons
- An outdoor dancing party
- A rotation of local food trucks
- Craft beverages from local breweries for attendees 21+
- FREE two hour parking in the Montgomery County Conference Center parking garage"
The address is: 5701 Marinelli Rd Rockville, MD 20852. This is a pop up park, therefore an outdoor location.
See you Friday!
Stephanie
