Now that Spring is in full bloom, it’s time to take it outside! At Collingwood Luxury Apartment Community that means the opportunity to enjoy family fun and fitness activities in and around our community by simply stepping outside your front door and experiencing our green spaces, playground, dog park, pool or fitness center, or the surrounding Alpharetta area.
Whether it’s walking or running, you are engaging in one of the top activities for promoting the health and well being of your body. And, the benefits are numerous including improved cardiovascular and bone health and increased stamina. Plus you can run anytime and just about anywhere!
According to Running USA, more than 18.5 million people registered for a U.S. road race in 2017 with the most popular race distance being the 5K, according to the nonprofit organization which is dedicated to the running experience. Around 59 percent of participants in a given road race are female, while 41 percent are male.
And if you are the type of person who enjoys participating in 5K runs for a good cause, mark your calendar because April if full of opportunities in Alpharetta for you to participate.
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Heart & Sole 5K, Fun Run, & Tot Trot at Avalon
The 5th Annual Heart & Sole 5K, Fun Run, and Tot Trot is on Saturday April 13th at 7:30 a.m. at Avalon. Runners and walkers of all ages, strollers, and even dogs are welcome. Participants will receive a professionally designed t-shirt and will enjoy a post-race festival held at Avalon. The race is a USATF Certified 5K, Professional Chip Timing benefitting The Lionheart School, a special needs school and 501(c)(3) organization.
For more information or to register click here.
Saturday, April 27, 2019
9th Annual Race to Rally Hope
Alpharetta City Hall • 2 Park Plaza Alpharetta, GA 30009
The 9th annual Race to Rally Hope features a Kids Fun Run beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by a 5K Run/Walk at 7 p.m. benefitting the Kiddos’ Clubhouse Foundation Scholarship Fund. The organization provides scholarships to families of children with special needs who need therapeutic services or equipment and do not have the financial resources to afford them.
Runners, friends and family are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and stay after the event for live music, food trucks and beverage vendors at a post-race street party which will feature activities until 10 p.m. The event will also offer a Kids’ Village with activities for children, as well.
For more information or to register click here.
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Midway Mustang Trot 2019 5K and Fun Run
Denmark High School, Alpharetta
Forsyth County’s newest high school Denmark High and Midway Elementary School will host the Midway Mustang Trot 2019 5K and Fun Run. The 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by a 1-mile Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. around the Denmark High School campus. Funds go to support both Midway Elementary School and Denmark High School.
For more information or to register click here.
Sunday, April 28
Gold Ribbon Strides 2019 FUN Walk/Run for Childhood Cancer
The Gold Ribbon Strides is a 5K Run/Walk, non-timed event sponsored by the Youth chapter of Access Life America, a 501(c)(3) organization raising funds to combat childhood cancer. The event is from 8 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Webb Bridge Park.
For more information or to register click here.
