Event Details
Whether you’re a serious runner or just plan to casually walk with family, you will enjoy participating in The Autism 5K.
When:
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Packet Pickup: 7:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Start: 9:00 a.m.
Where:
Lake Calhoun, near Thomas beach
Thomas Ave S and Lake Calhoun Parkway
Minneapolis, MN
Fees:
Pre Registration
$20 for 5K only
$30 for 5K and t-shirt
$75 for 5K, t-shirt and signed art print from 2009 event
Race Day Registration
$25 for 5K only
$35 for 5K and t-shirt
Registration Options:
- Register Online
- Download the mail-in form
- Register Onsite between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Check-in:
Pick up your packet between 7:30 and 8:45AM.
Event begins at 9:00 a.m.
Parking:
There are places to park around Lake Calhoun, but the parkway will be closed off just before the start time. The event is run on the Lake Calhoun Parkway road that circles the lake (not the paths). If you plan to run, you might consider parking away from the finish line though since you will finish well before the walkers and might not get out right away otherwise.
There is ample free street parking in the neighborhood surrounding the SW corner of Lake Calhoun, near our start line.
Directions:
View the Map link for directions to Lake Calhoun.
View Google Map
Race Course:
The course follows the Lake Calhoun Parkway road around the lake (not the trail). It is a 5K or 3.1 mile run or walk and is a USA Track and Field certified 5K.
Kids / Strollers / Dogs / iPods??
Kids are welcome and not required to register - but can if they’d like a race shirt and/or have their times scored. Strollers and Dogs are fine for walkers, but please line up towards the back rather than towards the front with the runners. We aren’t restricting the use of MP3 players or headphones.
Who is the race for?
For Serious Runners:
Prizes will be awarded to winners in each age category (male and female). This is a certified chip-timed course around the parkway at Lake Calhoun, a great 5K course. Individual and Group times will be tracked and posted online.
For Not-so-Serious Runners:
Door prizes will be randomly drawn and this should be a fun run or walk (your preference)! Groups are encouraged to register and participate together.
The Cause:
Proceeds to benefit Children with Autism Deserve Education and Generation Rescue, two nonprofits that support children and families affected by autism. Find out more.
More information:
Questions?
Contact Kirsten by email, kirsten@autism5k.org or call 952-653-2910
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