Welcome to Team Vegan Philly! We are a group of vegan and vegetarian athletes from the greater Philadelphia region currently training to run for the second year in a row in the Philadelphia Marathon (with marathon, half-marathon, and 8k races).

We’re lacing up our running shoes and hitting the pavement to raise money for the great veg outreach efforts being done by the Humane League of Philadelphia!. We’re also here to raise awareness that not only is a vegan diet great for the animals’ lives, it’s great for our lives too - making us leaner, healthier, and more energetic!

We hope that you will join us, either through running with us in one of the upcoming races (8k, half-marathon, or marathon), or by sponsoring one of our dedicated runners! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us!




Register to Run

Whether you're an experienced runner or a total novice, we strongly encourage everyone interested to join Team Vegan Philly! While some of our runners will be competing in the marathon and half-marathons, there is also an 8k race (about 5 miles) available for those who are less experienced. Step-by-step training plans tailored to vegans/vegetarians are available to help you get ready for the race and complete it in a healthy, empowering fashion. Organized training runs will be taking place for anyone interested, though you are also free to train on your own.

Each runner in Team Vegan Philly works to raise $500 from friends, co-workers, family members, and others who wish to support them in their efforts, and prizes will be awarded to the top five fundraisers! While $500 may seem like a daunting amount, don't sweat it! We've got a fundraising guide to help you meet your quota, and also offer personal consultations to help you strategize. Chances are, simply through an hour of emailing you'll be able to raise most if not all of your fundraising goal!

There is a registration fee for each of the races (you can pick which race you wish to participate in). The registration fee will be reimbursed by us as soon as you have reached your minimum fundraising committment.

Click here to learn more about and register for the Philadelphia Marathon (races include a marathon, half-marathon, and 8k run) on Sunday, November 22.

If you are interested in joining Team Vegan Philly, please email us either before or after registering for the race. We are happy to answer any questions you might have!