Popular Virtual 5K

Popular Bank is proud to invite runners to participate in the 2020 Popular Virtual 5K race. The event challenges participants to complete a five-kilometer distance at their own pace for a chance to win prizes and support local community organizations. This year, proceeds will benefit the New York and South Florida chapters of Junior Achievement and the Boys and Girls Club or Puerto Rico.

To sign up for this year’s race or to learn more, visit the Popular Virtual 5K Registration Page.

 “We’re very proud to invite our employees, customers, and community members to participate in the Popular Virtual 5K,” said Popular Bank Chief Operating Officer Manuel Chinea. “This event allows us to spend time outdoors with the added benefit of fundraising for these amazing organizations. We are thrilled that this event will benefit the valuable youth programs of this organizations and positively impact our communities across New York, New Jersey, South Florida, and Puerto Rico.”

Learn more about this year’s Popular Virtual 5K.

Participants can complete the Popular Virtual 5K anytime, anywhere through August 16^th, 2020. Additionally, participants will log their walk/run using a tracking device of their choice. Once completed, they will upload a screen grab documenting their virtual race results. As part of this special event, Popular will send the first 1,500 race participants commemorative medals and bandanas via mail. Additionally, each participant will automatically enter a sweepstakes to win a Popular Gift Card worth $250, $500, or $1,000.

This is the 16^th year for the Popular 5K, and the first time the race will be exclusively hosted virtually due to the COVID-19 health crisis. While this year’s race looks different from year’s past, the Popular 5K remains committed to our communities. Since its inception, the race has inspired thousands of runners and donate more than $750,000 to local and non-profit organizations.