Saturday, April 18, 2026
Join us for a competitive 5K run/walk on a USATF-certified course, then come back to the park for a day of exciting family activities, community networking, and autism acceptance. Your participation will make a difference in the lives of over 4,000 families in Central Massachusetts challenged by an autism diagnosis who access and receive services and supports through Autism Resource Center.
To request accommodations, including ASL interpreters, please contact Kris Cariglia at kcariglia@advocates.org.
SCHEDULE
7:30 AM – Registration Opens
8:00 AM-1:00 PM – Activities, Vendors, Food, and Entertainment
9:30 AM – Registration for Runners Closes
10:00 AM – 5K Race & Community Walk
11:30 AM – Kids’ Fun Run
1:00 PM – Event Closes
BECOME AN AUTISM SUPERHERO
Are you ready to register as a volunteer, a 5K runner, walker, or event attendee? Click to start your Autism Superhero journey!
ACT QUICKLY: The first 200 people to register will receive a special 2026 Autism Superhero 5K t-shirt!
Start your team fundraising page and inspire your friends, family, and community to join you on your Autism Superhero journey! CLICK HERE for instructions on creating a team.
NOTE: Please do not start a team until you have registered to attend.
Is your company interested in sponsoring this year’s 5K? Find out how you can support more than 4,000 children and families affected by an autism diagnosis in Central Massachusetts.
Want to help us create an amazing experience for our runners, walkers, and event attendees? Click to learn how you can volunteer to help out during the 5K.
Thank You to Our Superhero Sponsors!
Kids' Fun Run Sponsor
Kids' Zone Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Build a Stuffy Sponsor
Finish Line Sponsor
Chuck a Duck Sponsor
Runner Recharge Sponsor
Water Table Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
1722 Behavior & Consulting
AbbeyCare, Inc.
ABS Behavioral Health Services LLC
ANNA Autism Care
Autism Behavioral and Therapeutic Services
Devereux
Frogg Brewing
Futures ABA
Junk-Eaz LLC
Michael O’Hara
Palm Beach Wealth Advisors of Raymond James
Patience Noah Insurance Agency
Spectrum Solutions
Thrive Support and Advocacy
UMass Chan Medical School – Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health
UniBank
Event Day Sponsors
Behavior Vibes
In-Kind Donations
Community Partners
Calm Passion
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Chapter
