All race proceeds to benefit The Lionheart School, a local nonprofit for children with special needs
WHAT: On Saturday, April 13, the North Fulton community is invited to walk, run or trot for a great cause through Avalon for the fifth annual Heart & Sole 5K benefitting Alpharetta’s The Lionheart School, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to educating children with special needs. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., 5K runners will take off down Avalon Boulevard, and at 8:30 a.m., a one-mile Fun Run will take joggers through Avalon’s expansive mixed-use community. Finally, a tot trot for mini racers will be held in The Plaza at 9 a.m. followed by an awards ceremony once all runners have crossed the finish line.
After the races, participants are invited to celebrate their achievements with a festival in The Plaza featuring complimentary bloody marys and Chick-fil-A biscuits, giveaways and fun activities for everyone to enjoy. This family-friendly event is welcome to runners and walkers of all ages, as well as strollers and dogs. All runners will receive a professionally designed race t-shirt for participating. To register, visit: thelionheartschool.com/heart-
Many of the students and families from The Lionheart School will be in attendance supporting the runners who have donated to the nonprofit’s cause. In addition, items from The LionheARTisans Cottage and produce from The Lionheart Gardens, the school’s own organic garden, will be available for purchase throughout the event. For more information on The Lionheart School, visit: thelionheartschool.com.
For more information, visit: www.experienceavalon.com. Guests are encouraged to share experiences on social media using the hashtag #AvalonInsider.
WHERE: Avalon
2200 Avalon Boulevard
Alpharetta, GA 30009
WHEN: Saturday, April 13. Registration and bibs will be available for participants for pick up on Friday, April 12 from 12–2 p.m. at Kendra Scott or from 4–6 p.m. at lululemon.
Participants can also pick up packets and register for the event at Avalon’s Concierge on race day, starting at 6:30 a.m.The start times for each event are as follows:
- 5K Race – at 7:30 a.m.
- Fun Run – 8:30 a.m.
- Tot Trot – 9:00 a.m.
COST: The cost to register for each race event is:
- 5K Race - $35
- Fun Run - $20
- Tot Trot - $10
About Avalon
Avalon is a new experience in the timeless art of living well. In the heart of Alpharetta, an affluent suburb north of Atlanta, this sustainably designed, 86-acre community features more than 500,000 square feet of retail, a 12-screen all premium theater, conference center and full-service hotel, Class A office, single-family residences and luxury rental homes. Avalon infuses resort-level hospitality throughout a walkable, seamlessly connected community of shopping, dining, entertainment, living and working. It’s more than just another place to go, it’s a place to be — a hub of activity that delivers the luxury of the modern South. At 2.4 million square feet and more than $1 billion, Avalon has disrupted the industry, defining a new standard for retail-driven mixed-use development. You can find more updates on Avalon at its website, Facebook page, Instagram or Twitter profile.
About The Lionheart School
Lionheart is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization founder in the year 2000 by a group of parents and professionals who created a supportive and nurturing environment for children with challenges of relating and communicating. Lionheart started in a small cottage on the grounds of the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, and worked diligently to create a model program that focused on each child’s individual differences. In 2010, with the support of families, friends, foundation and the community, Lionheart moved in a new building that was designed specifically for the population in serves.
