The inaugural Devil's Gate Dam 5K Run/Walk and Kiddie Run will take place on Sat., Aug. 25,
The run, which includes a special needs awareness expo, will benefit Danny's Farm.
Registration is $30, kids 12 and under $20, or $275 per team of up to 10 runners. Runners can also collect pledges to help support their efforts.
Danny’s Farm, formerly in Altadena but now on the campus of Cal Poly Pomona, offers a safe and nurturing working farm and social environment for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Danny's Farm provides meaningful employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to help them reach their fullest potential by developing special skills through their work and mentoring; and serves children on the autism spectrum ages 5-17 by providing behavioral and social experiences through an individualized Specialty Autism Program.
The Devil's Gate Dam event runs from 8 AM-noon. Event organizer is Aztlan Athletics-St8UpTv. Major sponsors include South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), Molina Healthcare, President Charles Trevino and Upper San Gabriel Water District, Mamma’s Brick Oven Pizza, City of Pasadena, Luchas Comfort Footwear, and Senor Fish.
For more information or to register, go to http://www.devilsgatedam5k.com/ or their Facebook page.
