Superheroes for Seniors 5K - 1K Run/Walk Event
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lilburn, Georgia
- Price Free - $31.75
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the 7th Annual Superheroes for Seniors 5K and 1K Run/Walk Event on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the beautiful Lilburn City Park in Gwinnett. This uplifting event is not just a race; it’s a chance to be a superhero in your community by supporting struggling seniors. Lace up your running shoes and choose between the 5K or the fun-filled 1K distance, all while enjoying a vibrant atmosphere complete with a superhero costume contest, goody bags, and free T-shirt giveaways!
The festivities kick off bright and early, with packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, followed by a Zumba warm-up at 7:50 AM. The 5K run/walk starts at 8:00 AM, and the 1K run/walk follows at 8:30 AM. Celebrate your achievements with awards for the top overall male and female finishers, along with medals for the top three finishers in various age groups. By participating, you'll be supporting Mending the Gap, an organization dedicated to transforming the aging experience for over 600 seniors in the Metro Atlanta area each week. Together, we can make a difference in the
The festivities kick off bright and early, with packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, followed by a Zumba warm-up at 7:50 AM. The 5K run/walk starts at 8:00 AM, and the 1K run/walk follows at 8:30 AM. Celebrate your achievements with awards for the top overall male and female finishers, along with medals for the top three finishers in various age groups. By participating, you'll be supporting Mending the Gap, an organization dedicated to transforming the aging experience for over 600 seniors in the Metro Atlanta area each week. Together, we can make a difference in the
Organiser's Description
BE A SUPERHERO! LACE-UP AND GO THE DISTANCE TO HELP SUPPORT STRUGGLING SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY!
WELCOME TO OUR 7TH ANNUAL SUPERHERO 5K AT THE LILBURN CITY PARK
FEATURING:
SUPERHERO COSTUME CONTEST
GOODY BAG
FREE T-SHIRT
GIVEAWAYS
ZUMBA SPECIAL AFTER RACE!!!
AWARDS:
TROPHIES FOR TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS.
MEDALS FOR THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS FOR MALE AND FEMALE: 7-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69,70-99
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
ABOUT US
MENDING THE GAP IS TRANSFORMING THE AGING EXPERIENCE FOR HUNDREDS OF LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE SENIORS. PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPLIES AND FOOD, COMPANIONSHIP AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS, HELPING THEM TO REMAIN HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT AND CONNECTED. MENDING THE GAP ALSO AIDS WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE AND SENIOR CITIZENS TO CONNECT AND ENGAGE. MENDING THE GAP SERVES 600+ SENIORS IN THE METRO ATLANTA EACH WEEK. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE WILL GO TO FURTHER OUR GOAL OF EXTENDING OUR REACH TO OTHER SENIORS IN NEED. TOGETHER WE CAN ENSURE OLDER ADULTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE BASIC DAILY NEEDS TO STAY HEALTHY AND REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES LONGER.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MTG AND ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.MENDING-THE-GAP.ORG OR CONTACT US AT 678-978-4963.
WELCOME TO OUR 7TH ANNUAL SUPERHERO 5K AT THE LILBURN CITY PARK
FEATURING:
SUPERHERO COSTUME CONTEST
GOODY BAG
FREE T-SHIRT
GIVEAWAYS
ZUMBA SPECIAL AFTER RACE!!!
AWARDS:
TROPHIES FOR TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS.
MEDALS FOR THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS FOR MALE AND FEMALE: 7-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69,70-99
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
ABOUT US
MENDING THE GAP IS TRANSFORMING THE AGING EXPERIENCE FOR HUNDREDS OF LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE SENIORS. PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPLIES AND FOOD, COMPANIONSHIP AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS, HELPING THEM TO REMAIN HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT AND CONNECTED. MENDING THE GAP ALSO AIDS WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE AND SENIOR CITIZENS TO CONNECT AND ENGAGE. MENDING THE GAP SERVES 600+ SENIORS IN THE METRO ATLANTA EACH WEEK. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE WILL GO TO FURTHER OUR GOAL OF EXTENDING OUR REACH TO OTHER SENIORS IN NEED. TOGETHER WE CAN ENSURE OLDER ADULTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE BASIC DAILY NEEDS TO STAY HEALTHY AND REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES LONGER.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MTG AND ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.MENDING-THE-GAP.ORG OR CONTACT US AT 678-978-4963.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $1.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$31.75
OPENS JUN 25 -
1K Run/Walk
Incl. $1.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$26.50
OPENS JUN 25 -
Kids Run (6yrs & Under)
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS AUG 25
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