To, Lilburn GA
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
🏃♂️ Be a Superhero!
Lace-up and go the distance to help support struggling Seniors and Elderly Veterans in our community!
🎉 Event Details
Welcome to our 8th Annual Superhero 5K/1K at the Lilburn City Park.
🌟 Featuring
- Superhero costume contest: Join us in your best superhero outfit!
- Goody bag: Participants receive exclusive goodies!
- Free t-shirt: All participants get a commemorative shirt.
- Giveaways: Exciting prizes throughout the event!
🏅 Awards
- Trophies: For top overall male & female finishers.
- Medals: For the top 3 finishers in each age group.
⏰ Race Day Times
- Packet pick-up: 7:00 am
- Zumba warmup: 7:50 am
- 5K run/walk: 8:00 am
- 1K run/walk: 8:30 am
New Race! Veteran Mile - 9:00 am - 1 mile around the field in honor of our elderly veterans. Finisher medals for all veterans who complete this race.
🤝 About Us
Mending The Gap Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a unique mission: Keeping seniors healthy, independent, and connected.
Our vision is to provide personalized, one-on-one support to struggling seniors including veterans, by making vital resources accessible and promoting long-term self-sufficiency. We do this through:
- Nutritious food delivery: To at least 700 seniors monthly.
- Community engagement: To reduce loneliness and isolation.
- Technology education: Helping seniors thrive in a digital world.
- Intergenerational connection: Inspiring youth to uplift and support the elderly.
Our mission goes beyond meeting immediate needs. We aim to nurture long-term well-being, reduce social isolation, and foster meaningful relationships that empower seniors to age with dignity and purpose.
🔗 Learn More
To learn more about our services and also for sponsorship details, please visit our website at www.mending-the-gap.org.
You may also contact us at 678-978-4963. We would be honored to have your support—and thrilled to partner with you in creating a healthier, more connected community.
📅 Event Registration
Sign up for the race by visiting this link.
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