New Bern Autism 5K Run/Walk
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New Bern Autism 5K Run/Walk
The New Bern Autism 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for April 24, 2027, at Union Point Park in downtown New Bern, North Carolina. Presented by There's A Way StyronDavis Resource Network, Inc. in partnership with Autismazing, the event marks its fifth annual gathering to raise awareness about autism and to connect families with services and peer support across Eastern North Carolina.
The event offers both an in-person 5K and a virtual 5K option. Registered participants receive a 5K T-shirt and a gift bag that includes resources and assorted items. The registration fee listed for the event is $40.00.
Onsite activities described for the day include a waterfront 5K course, a Kids’ Fun Run, a resource and vendor fair with autism-friendly products and services, an Autism Awareness Ceremony, and family-focused entertainment such as music, live performances, games, giveaways, and food trucks. The organizing nonprofit emphasizes outreach to underserved and rural communities, aiming to improve access to information, support, and advocacy for autistic individuals and their families.
The description focuses on community involvement, resource connection, and awareness. It notes the event’s purpose to bring people together in support of autistic individuals and their families in the region. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
