Active for Autism 5k & Kids dash
Race day:
Join us in person on
Sunday, April 19th, in Alexandria, VA, on Main Line Blvd. near George Washington Middle School
for a fun, family-friendly event on a
flat, fast, out-and-back course!
8:00 a.m. - 5K Start
9:15 a.m. - Kids Dash Start
For more information about the in-person event, please see the details provided below and
here. Can't make it in person? Learn how to
participate virtually here.
REGISTRATION:
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In-person 1/4 mile Kids Dash: |
$30: January 1 - 31
$35: February 1 - 28
$40: March 1 - 31
$45: April 1 - 16*
*Online in-person registration will close on April 16th,
but race-day registration is available.
Registration Fee Includes:
- Race T-Shirt
- Custom Race Bib
- Sponsor Giveaways
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$10: January 1 - April 16*
*Online in-person registration will close on April 16th,
but race-day registration is available.
Registration Fee Includes:
- Kids Finisher Ribbon
- Custom Race Bib
- Sponsor Giveaways
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Register by March 19th to ensure your shirt size is guaranteed. Online registration for the in-person race will close on Thursday, April 16th, at noon EST. Participants can register on race morning.
become a hero:
Select the
HERO registration option to make a $200 donation with your registration. As a
HERO, you’ll receive perks including -
- Exclusive merch item
- 1 free raffle ticket for race day
- Race day packet pick-up priority
- HERO badge on personal fundraising page
Most importantly, you’re showing your dedication to supporting the autism community. Your $200 donation can provide the Kit for Kids Peer Education program to multiple elementary and middle school classrooms, fostering acceptance of autistic classmates.
create a team:
Are you looking for a fun way to get friends and family involved? Whether you're running in-person or virtually, you can create a 5K team when registering or join an existing team by logging into your account and clicking on 'create or join a team' from your dashboard. Once you're on a team, encourage family and friends to register and join! Both in-person and virtual participants can be on the same team. Everyone on the top 2 fundraising teams will receive a special OAR swag item!
Packet pick-up:
Packet pick-up for all in-person participants will take place on Saturday, April 18th, at the Arlington Potomac River Running store from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. It will also be available on race morning from 7:00 am to 7:30 am.
Social Media:
Remember to post your race photos on social media with the hashtags #RUNFORAUTISM #ActiveForAutism5K and tag @runforautism. Not on social media? Email the photo to run@researchautism.org!
