Alpharetta Mayor’s Corporate Challenge Returns Aug. 24

ALPHARETTA, GA -- Residents are invited to join Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and a crowd of runners and walkers alike for the annual Mayor's Challenge 5K Race.

This year's event will be held Thursday, Aug. 24 at Alpharetta City Hall. Race-day registration and race number pick-up starts at 5:30 p.m., and will be followed by a free Kids Fun Run at 6:30 p.m. and the 5K run/walk at 7 p.m.

The registration fee is $30 for the 5K Run/walk. The fee increases to $35 on July 28 and $40 on Aug. 18. The Kids Fun Run, which is free, also requires pre-registration. You can register for both races by clicking here.

In addition to the race, the event will include a night of music, food, a little friendly competition and fundraising for local and international charities supported by the Rotary Club of Alpharetta. There will be plenty of green space to accommodate large company sponsors who might desire a private company picnic feel, while enjoying Alpharetta’s largest and most exciting charitable fundraiser of the year.

2017 marks the 34th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Alpharetta and the 21st annual Mayor’s Corporate Challenge.

“Alpharetta Rotarians are excited to be a part of another great year with the Mayor’s Corporate Challenge," said Scott Doll. "We appreciate the sponsors that have stepped up to support this race and it is because of them that we can continue to do good works in the community throughout the year."

Last year’s event raised more than $150,000 which were used to support non-profit organizations that make a difference in the lives of homeless children, mothers and families by providing transition housing, life skills training, budgeting and vocational training.

Local charities that benefited directly from the funds raised were North Fulton Community Charities, Drake House, StandUp for Kids, Homestretch, Foster Care of Georgia, Lionheart School, YMCA, Boy Scouts of America, City of Refuge and many others. The funds also had a global impact on Polio Eradication, Literacy, Clean Water Projects and Humanitarian and Medical Aid.

The Alpharetta Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K Run is organized by the Rotary Club of Alpharetta and is made possible by the generosity of its corporate sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor

• Lexis Nexis

Platinum Sponsor

• Fiserv

Gold Sponsors

• Audi of North Atlanta
• DataScan
• Siemens

Silver Sponsors

• Capital Mortgage Advisors, LLC
• Choate Construction
• Marsh & McLennan
• oXYGen Financial

If you are interested in being a sponsor email amcc@alpharettarotary.com. Alpharetta City Hall is located at 2 Park Plaza. For more information about the event, visit the Alpharetta Mayor's Challenge Facebook page.

Image via Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau