Autism Superhero 5k Registration

Volunteers help bring out the Autism Superhero in us all!

Event Shift | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | assist with getting the park ready for attendees, setting up vendor displays, welcoming attendees at registration, keeping the 5K course safe, operating family-friendly event activities, and selling raffle tickets

Clean-Up Shift | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | assist with collecting Autism Resource Center’s materials from Polar Park and packing up for next year

Click HERE to read the volunteer liability waiver.

5K COURSE INFO

• Check-In Time: 7:30am to 9:30am
• Certified USATF course around Downtown Worcester.
• Cost: If you wish to participate in the 5K course around downtown Worcester, regardless of whether you’re walking or running, you must pay the 5K course rate.
  • Adults 18+: $35
  • Teens 13-17: $10
• All 5K course registrants will receive a participation medal. Each category has prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

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

Stay tuned for 2026 pre-race pick-up details!

We STRONGLY encourage you to pick up your race packet in advance. Anyone who picks up their packet in advance will be able to take advantage of a priority entrance into Polar Park.

If you are picking up materials on behalf of a team, please call the Center in advance at (508) 835-4278 so we can ensure we give you the correct amount.

1 MILE COURSE INFO

Take a leisurely stroll inside Polar Park with our 1-mile course.

COST

• Adults 18+: $15
• Teens 13-17: $10

PRE-EVENT PICK-UP

Stay tuned for 2026 pre-race pick-up details!

We STRONGLY encourage you to pick up your race packet in advance. Anyone who picks up their packet in advance will be able to take advantage of a priority entrance into Polar Park.

If you are picking up materials on behalf of a team, please call the Center in advance at (508) 835-4278 so we can ensure we give you the correct amount.

KIDS FUN RUN

Begins at 11:30am | Listen for In-Park Announcements

Those ages 12 and Under May Participate

Cost: $5.00 | 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

ACTIVITIES

10:00 AM – Certified 5K Race

10:00 AM-1:00 PM – Meet & Greet Superheroes

10:00 AM-1:00 PM – Make Your Own Stuffed Animal

10:15 AM – 1 Mile Walk, Roll, and Stroll

11:00 AM-1:00 PM Ballpark Concessions

11:30 AM – Kids’ Fun Run

Parking is available across the street from Polar Park at the Green Island Boulevard Garage. Please see rates below.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where is Polar Park?

Polar Park is located at 100 Madison St, Worcester, MA 01608

Where do I park?

There are roughly 350 spaces available across the street at the Green Island Boulevard garage located at 10 Green Island Blvd, Worcester, MA 01604. Please see below for information on pricing.

 

You can get information about additional parking on the Polar Park website at www.milb.com/worcester/ballpark/parking

Where do I check in at Polar Park?

If you have already picked up your race bib and t-shirt, you can check in at the front of Polar Park on Madison Street.

If you have not registered or picked up your race materials in advance, please check in at Gate C located on Washington Street. Walk up the ramp until you see the Rodenheiser Gate C sign.

How do I register?

Use the registration form at the bottom of this page to register to attend the 2026 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 check-in?

Check-in for the Autism Superhero 5K is from 7:30am to 9:30am on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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 and bib during registration and check-in on the day of the event. However, we strongly encourage you to stop by the Center and check in beforehand. Anyone who picks up their packet in advance will be able to take advantage of a priority entrance into Polar Park.

We’ll be sharing the schedule for pre-race check-in soon – stay tuned!

If you are picking up materials on behalf of a team, please call the Center in advance at (508) 835-4278 so we can ensure we give you the correct amount.

How do I start fundraising?

We’re so glad you asked! You can set up your fundraising page for the Autism Superhero 5K at https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/arcsuperhero.

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!

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 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/arcsuperhero 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@advocates.org for more information on hosting a 3rd party event for the Autism Superhero 5K.