Annandale Village is once again hosting The Extra Mile 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk, now in its 11th year, on Saturday, Aug. 24, in beautiful Suwanee Town Center.
The Suwanee-based nonprofit is the only one of its kind in the entire southeast – and one of just three in the United States – serving adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries at ALL levels of care throughout an individual’s lifetime.
“The Extra Mile is a fun and very special event,” said Kayce Pearce, Annandale’s Chief Development & Marketing Officer. “It’s so great to see the community supporting our Villagers in such a spirited way.”
The Extra Mile 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk is one of Annandale’s largest fundraising events of the year. Last year, a record 536 people participated in some way, whether in-person or virtually, raising more than $126,000.
The race itself is friendly to runners and walkers at all levels of training and abilities, as well as wheelchair athletes, strollers and pets (with water bowls placed strategically so all members of the family stay hydrated!). All in-person finishers get a medal and enjoy a post-race celebration that’s fun for the entire family.
“We’re so excited that this event keeps growing every year,” Pearce said. “I hope everyone can join us in championing a cause that transforms lives!”
Ready to go the extra mile? Learn more and sign up at annandale.org/event/extramile5K.
