The Extra Mile: A Run to Celebrate, Connect, and Have Fun!
📍 Location:
11 Gateway Blvd S
Savannah, GA 31419
🗓️ Date & Time:
- Packet Pickup: Friday before the event at Howe to Run, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Race Day Pickup: 7 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
- Event Start: 8 a.m.
💵 Registration:
- Online Registration: Closes the Thursday before the race.
- Race Day Registration: Available for $35/$40.
Event Description:
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join us for The Extra Mile! This isn’t just a run—it’s a celebration of community, connection, and impact. This vibrant event honors the amazing individuals with Down syndrome who inspire us every day with their strength, resilience, and joy.
Named after the “extra” chromosome that makes them extraordinary, The Extra Mile benefits the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society, a vital organization supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or simply looking for a meaningful way to connect, this event is for everyone!
🎉 What’s in Store for You?
✨ All Fitness Levels Welcome: Choose from 5K or 10K options and enjoy a scenic, family-friendly course.
🎶 Live Music: Groove to live tunes at the start, along the route, and during our finish-line celebration.
🍹 Refreshments: Stay energized with drinks on-site.
📸 Photo Ops: Snap memories at our custom photo backdrop.
💛💙 Inspiring Connections: Celebrate and cheer alongside families and community members, all united for a great cause.
Event Details:
- Registration Includes: A finisher medal, free photos, and the chance to support an incredible cause. (Please note: No event shirts will be provided.)
- Endurance Race Services is proud to provide timing, event management, course setup, registration, medals, and photos.
Why Participate?
Every step, cheer, and dollar raised supports life-changing resources for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
So, mark your calendar, rally your friends, lace up your shoes, and join us for The Extra Mile. This is more than a run—it’s a movement of hope, joy, and connection.
🌟 Sign up. Show up. Make a difference. Let’s go the extra mile—together! 🚶♀️🏃♂️💛💙
