Autism on the Run
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Event Overview
Autism on the Run is a community athletic event held at The Park at Riverwalk in Bakersfield, California. Taking place during Autism Awareness Month, the event serves to benefit the H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Family Empowerment Center. This organization provides resources and support to individuals with special needs and their families. The event atmosphere includes vendor booths, family activities, and raffles for participants.
Distance Options
Participants can choose from several different course lengths and registration formats:
- 10k Run/Walk: A 6.2 mile course.
- 5k Run/Walk: A 3.1 mile course.
- 2k Run/Walk: A 2 mile course.
- Family Walk: A group registration option for up to five people from the same household.
- Virtual 5k: A 3.1 mile remote option where materials are collected at a local office.
Participant Specifics
Individual registrants for the 2k, 5k, and 10k events receive a commemorative shirt and a medal. The Family Walk registration includes a medal for each person (up to five) and one swag bag, though shirts are not included for this specific category. The event is located at 11299 Stockdale Highway, providing a centralized outdoor space for the various walk and run activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
