| Adult: 5K Runner or Walker | ages 18+ | $35 |
| Adult: 1 Mile Walker or Event Attendee | ages 18+ | $15 |
| Teen: Runner, Walker, or Event Attendee | ages 13-17 | $10 with a registered adult |
| Kids: Fun Run or Event Attendee | ages 12 and under | $5 with a registered adult |
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 HMEA’s Autism Resource Central’s materials from Polar Park and packing up for next year
Click HERE to read the volunteer liability waiver.
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
April 14th-17th, 2025
9:00 AM-7:00 PM at Autism Resource Center
712 Plantation St, Worcester, MA 01605
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.
Take a leisurely stroll inside Polar Park with our 1-mile course. More details coming soon!
PRE-EVENT PICK-UP
April 14th-17th, 2025
9:00 AM-7:00 PM at Autism Resource Center
712 Plantation St, Worcester, MA 01605
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.
Begins at 11:30am | 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
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.
Polar Park is located at 100 Madison St, Worcester, MA 01608
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
If you have already picked up your race bib and t-shirt, you can check in at Gate C located on Washington Street. Walk up the ramp until you see the Rodenheiser Gate C sign.
If you have not registered or picked up your race materials in advance, please check in at the front of Polar Park on Madison Street.
Use the registration form at the bottom of this page to register to attend the 2025 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.
Check-in for the Autism Superhero 5K is from 7:30am to 9:30am on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Day of registration is available, but we strongly recommend preregistering using the form below to make your pre-race check-in quicker.
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.
Pre-race check in will be available on the following dates:
April 14th-17th, 2025
9:00 AM-7:00 PM at Autism Resource Center
712 Plantation St, Worcester, MA 01605
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.
We’re so glad you asked! You can set up your fundraising page for the Autism Superhero 5K at https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/arcsuperhero5k.
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!
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/arcsuperhero5k and join one of the teams listed on the right.
Click HERE for instructions on starting your personal and team fundraising page!
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.