Register before April 1 to Guarantee Your 2023 Autism Superhero 5K Official T-Shirt!

EVENT INFORMATION - use the red dots to scroll through the pages to find the info you need to start your Autism Superhero journey
5K RACE INFO:
Registration is from 8:00am to 9:30am
Certified USATF course. CLICK HERE to view the course.
The first 300 registered runners will receive an event t-shirt and a food voucher ticket
Participation medals for all registered runners
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for winners of each category
RACE CATEGORIES:
Male and Female 13-20
Male and Female 21-30
Male and Female 31-40
Male and Female 41-50
Male and Female 51-60
Male and Female 61+
Male and Female Wheelchair Racers
PRE-RACE PICK-UP
Monday, April 17 to Friday, April 21 | 10:00am to 4:00pm
HMEA’s Autism Resource Central
712 Plantation Street | Worcester, MA
~ Or ~
Friday, April 21 | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Polar Park
100 Madison Street | Worcester, MA
WALK INFO
Walk the 5K course or take a leisurely stroll around the park
PRE-EVENT PICK-UP
Monday, April 17 to Friday, April 21 | 10:00am to 4:00pm
HMEA’s Autism Resource Central
712 Plantation Street | Worcester, MA
~ Or ~
Friday, April 21 | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Polar Park
100 Madison Street | Worcester, MA
KIDS FUN RUN
Begins at 12:00pm | Listen for In-Park Announcements
Those ages 12 and Under May Participate | Must be Accompanied by a Registered Adult
All Registered Kids Receive a Participation Medal
Visit with Smiley Ball, the WooSox Mascot
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Prizes Each Age Category:
Kids 10 to 12
Kids 5 to 9
Kids 4 and Under
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where is Polar Park?
Polar Park is located at 100 Madison St, Worcester, MA 01608
Where do I park?
You can get information about parking on the Polar Park website at www.milb.com/worcester/ballpark/parking
How do I register?
Use the registration form at the bottom of this page to register to attend the 2023 Autism Superhero 5K as a runner, walker, or event attendee. Please note that registering for the event doesn’t automatically put you on a team or start your fundraising page. You must go to our JustGiving site to start your fundraising page and create or join a team. See “How do I start fundraising?” below for instructions.
What time is registration?
Check-in for the Autism Superhero 5K is from 8:00am to 9:30am on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Day of registration is available, but we strongly recommend preregistering using the form below to make your pre-race check-in quicker.
How do I get my t-shirt and race bib?
You can pick up your t-shirt/bib during registration on the day of the event or at one of the times/locations below:
Monday, April 17 to Friday, April 21 | 10:00am to 4:00pm
HMEA’s Autism Resource Central
712 Plantation Street | Worcester, MA
~ Or ~
Friday, April 21 | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Polar Park
100 Madison Street | Worcester, MA
How do I start fundraising?
We’re so glad you asked! You can set up your fundraising page for the Autism Superhero 5K at Justgiving.com/Campaign/Superhero2023.
Click on the orange START FUNDRAISING button to create your account and get your page set up or join one of the already-created teams listed in the right-hand column. Please note, creating a fundraising page or team does not automatically register you for the event, you must use the registration form at the bottom of this page to attend the event as a runner, walker, or attendee.
Click HERE for instructions on starting your personal and team fundraising page!
If you need assistance, contact Sam at sshepherd@hmea.org
How do I start or join a team?
You’ll have the option to start your own team when you design your fundraising page
or you can go to the Autism Superhero 5K event page at Justgiving.com/Campaign/Superhero2023 and join one of the teams listed on the right.
Click HERE for instructions on starting your personal and team fundraising page!
Can I hold a fundraising event to help my fundraising efforts?
We are happy to support you in any way we can to make your Autism Superhero 5K fundraising efforts a success!
Contact Kris at kcariglia@hmea.org for more information on hosting a 3rd party event for the Autism Superhero 5K.