The Swissvale Mile: Race and Family & Dog Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• What: The Swissvale Mile is a community family-friendly fitness event.
• Options: Choose from a one mile timed race or a dog-friendly, family fun walk.
• Organization: The Swissvale Mile is a 100% volunteer organized event funded by registrations, sponsorships, and donations.
• Community Impact: This event is a fun way to be active and to get to know the neighbors and neighborhood.

🌟 Giving Back

• Community Support: Your involvement makes a direct positive impact on our community!
• History: Since the Mile was founded in 2014, proceeds from the Mile have been used to support many worthwhile causes.
• Contributions: Funds have helped provide Chromebooks to students, supported local sports associations, and facilitated celebratory events.
• Partnerships: We are partnering with Swissvale Rotary to multiply our local impact and support their work in the community!

🤝 Rotary Collaboration

• Funding: The Rotary provides annual funding to various community resources including the Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale and the Swissvale Senior Center.
• Support: Funds have also aided local food pantries and sports teams.
• Achievements: Last year we were able to contribute $3,000.00 to Swissvale Rotary from our proceeds!
• Community Days: The Rotary's involvement helps ensure successful community events and services.

🎉 Thank You!

• Gratitude: Thank you for being involved!
• Link: For more details and to register, visit: The Swissvale Mile Registration.
• Date: This event is occurring on 2026-10-24.
• Location: Dickson Prep STEAM Academy, Pittsburgh, PA.