Event Details
2010 Race Results:
http://www.andersonraces.com/Results/autismrs10.htm
Thank you to everyone who came out to run the 2010 Autism 5K! Thanks as well to our sponsors, fundraisers, donors and the dozens of volunteers who made this event happen. It was a wonderful day for a 5K and to support Autism!
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
Vincent Ave S and Lake Calhoun Parkway
Minneapolis, MN
Fees:
Race Day Registration
$25 for 5K only
$35 for 5K and t-shirt
Google Map Link: http://tinyurl.com/autism5k-map
Check-in:
Pick up your packet between 7:30 and 8:45AM.
Event begins at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive early if possible to avoid lines.
Packet Pickup and Registration is located in the big tent in the Thomas Beach parking lot.
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.
- The Run/Walk starts at the stop sign on Lake Calhoun Parkway (just West of the Thomas Beach parking lot).
-The Run/Walk finishes at West 36th Street (approximately 2 blocks North of the finish line) near the Bakken museum.
- Return Back to the tent for refreshments after your run.
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.
Refund Policy:
Refunds may be issued up to 24 hours before race day if your plans change. Please consider that your registration fee is also a donation to a nonprofit organization. Those who have registered for t-shirts must attend the event in order to receive one as they are considered a participation shirt. Shirts will not be mailed to those who could not make it on race day.
Registration Options:
- Register On site between 7:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.
– Please arrive early as we expect a large crowd.
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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