Autism on the Run
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Event overview
Autism on the Run is scheduled for April 11, 2026, at The Park at Riverwalk in Bakersfield, California. The event offers multiple participation options:
- 2K Run/Walk
- 5K Run/Walk
- 10K Run/Walk
- Family Walk (family up to five people, one medal per registrant in the same household)
- Virtual 5K
Individual entries are listed with an entry fee of $49.20 (including a $4.20 fee) and are shown to include a shirt and a medal. A family option is listed at $171.10 (including an $11.10 fee) and is described as including five medals and one swag bag; shirts are not included with the family discount.
Additional information
The event benefits H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Family Empowerment Center. The organization’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for people with special needs through a family-directed resource center that symbolizes professionalism, dignity, compassion, and respect. Its vision is to help develop a community that is more comfortable with and accepting of people with special needs. The race page notes vendors, family activities, and raffles will be part of the event.
Packet pickup is scheduled on dates around the race at Hearts Connection (4500 California Ave, Bakersfield) and at The Park at Riverwalk on Stockdale Hwy. Animated course maps are provided for the 2K, 5K, and 10K routes. Race timing is provided by Central Valley Timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
