Avalon To Host Fifth Annual Heart & Sole 5K Race On Saturday

ALPHARETTA, GA -- The North Fulton community is invited to walk, run or trot for a great cause through Avalon Saturday, April 13 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-sole.

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 noon–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:

• 5K Race – at 7:30 a.m.
• Fun Run – 8:30 a.m.
• Tot Trot – 9:00 a.m.

COST:

• 5K Race - $35
• Fun Run - $20
• Tot Trot - $10