Volunteers help bring out the Autism Superhero in us all!

Set-Up Shift | 6:30am – 10:00am | assist with getting the park ready for attendees, including setting up vendor displays and family activities, welcoming attendees at registration, and more!

Event Shift | 9:30am – 1:00pm | assist with keeping the 5K course safe, operate family-friendly event activities, and selling raffle tickets!

Clean-Up Shift | 12:30pm – 3:00pm | assist with collecting HMEA’s Autism Resource Central’s materials from Polar Park and packing up for next year!

 

Click HERE to read the volunteer liability waiver.

 

Ready to sign up? Click HERE to become an Autism Superhero Volunteer!

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

ACTIVITIES

Certified 5K Race – 10:00am

5K (Or Shorter!) Walk, Roll, and Stroll – 10:15am

Meet & Greet Superheroes – 10:00am-2:00pm

Make Your Own Stuffed Animal – 10:00am – 2:00pm

Ballpark Concessions – 11:00am – 1:00pm

Kids’ Fun Run – 12:00pm

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!

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.