Flutie 5K
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Flutie 5K for Autism, 27th Annual
The Flutie 5K for Autism is an annual fundraising event presented by Eastern Bank that supports the autism community across New England. The event is associated with Natick, Massachusetts, and features running, walking, rolling, adaptive competition, a kids' fun run, and a virtual option.
Distances and event options:
- 5K Run
- 1.5 Miles Walk
- 5K Roll (wheelchairs, handcycles, duo teams)
- 100 m Kids' Fun Run
- 5K Virtual option
The 5K Run includes awards for the top three male and top three female finishers and recognition for the top finisher in each age group. The Chirichella Adaptive Division is a competitive division that welcomes athletes with autism, intellectual, and developmental disabilities and awards scholarship prize money to the top three male and top three female finishers. The 1.5 mile walk is an untimed, unscored option. The 5K Roll accommodates wheelchairs, handcycles, and duo teams; custom registration and accommodation support is available for these participants.
Registration opens May 19, 2026. Several in-person options have registration deadlines in late June or July, while the virtual option remains available through October 25, 2026. Listed registration fees include $32 for most in-person events, $8 for the kids' run, and $35 for the virtual option. Shirts and bibs will be mailed to participants who choose the virtual option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
