Event Details
February 15, 2012
Whether you’re a serious runner, a casual jogger or a walker, you’ll enjoy the Autism 5K. Last year we had over 1800 participants, evenly split between walkers and runners. Many groups participate in support of a particular family member, a cause, org or workplace. Others participate to compete in a certified 5K or just to enjoy a nice run or walk around Lake Calhoun.
Registration Details:
- Register in person at Marathon Sports (located at Penn & 50th in South Minneapolis)
- Thursday May 17th from 5pm-8pm
- Friday, May 18th from 10am-5pm
- Register on race day between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
- Please arrive early as we expect a large crowd.
When:
Saturday, May 19th, 2012
Race starts at 9am sharp, registration 7:30-8:30am on race day
Please arrive early, if possible, to avoid lines.
Where:
Autism 5K Course Map
Lake Calhoun, near Thomas beach (SouthWest Corner of Lake Calhoun)
Vincent Ave S and Lake Calhoun Parkway
Minneapolis, MN
Google Map Link for directions:
http://tinyurl.com/autism5k-map
Race Course:
The course follows the Lake Calhoun Parkway road around the lake (not the trail). It is a 5K (3.1 mile) run or walk and is a USA Track and Field certified 5K. The course has been re-certified for 2012, so that the registration tent will now be located in between the start and finish areas.
- Return Back to the tent for refreshments after your run.
The Cause:
Proceeds to benefit Children with Autism Deserve Education, a nonprofit that support children and families affected by autism as well as research.
Packet Pickup (advance and on race day):
Advance Packet Pickup at:
Marathon Sports, 2312 West 50th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55410 on
- Thursday, May 17th, 5-8pm
Friday May 18th, 10am-5pm.
Race Day Packet Pickup at:
Thomas Beach, Lake Calhoun – between 7:30 and 8:30AM on race day.
Registration is also available during packet pickup at pre-registration rates.
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.
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 are not restricting the use of iPods, MP3 players or headphones.
Donations and Fundraising Teams:
2012 Autism 5K Page on CrowdRise:
http://www.crowdrise.com/autism5k
The Autism 5K is using the CrowdRise platform to support our fundraising teams and to collect donations this year. Any amount donated or raised helps the cause.
Fundraisers are eligible to win any of a variety of prizes including tickets to the Autism Awareness Night game with the MN Lynx on August 28th vs San Antonio. Fundraisers who raise at least $100 are eligible and will receive a prize drawing entry for every one hundred dollars raised.
Who is the race for?
For Serious Runners:
This is a certified course around Lake Calhoun, a great 5K course. Plaques will be awarded to winners in each age category (Male and Female) w/prizes for overall winners.
For Not-so-Serious Runners:
Enjoy a run around beautiful Lake Calhoun on a Spring morning.
For Walkers & Families:
The Autism 5K draws scores of families and individuals who walk for the cause. Approximately 1000 walkers participated in 2011!
T-Shirts:
The 2012 T-Shirts will feature beautiful artwork created by Cade Larson, a Twin Cities child with autism.
Age Categories for Top Finishers:
(Both Male and Female Runners receive awards)
Kids:
12 and under
13-15
16-18
Adults:
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
Registration Fees:
Pre-Registration (online or at packet pickup):
$25 for 5K only
$30 for 5K and t-shirt
$150 for 5K, t-shirt and sterling silver autism pendant
Race Day Registration
$30 for 5K only
$35 for 5K and t-shirt
Sterling Silver Autism Pendant:
We have a top tier registration level this year for those who would be interested in obtaining a sterling silver autism pendant as part of their registration. The pendant was designed by Susan Trask, a mother of a child with autism, and is forged in the shape of a jigsaw puzzle piece. It contains 92.5% of silver by weight and is approximately 3cm x 4cm in size. Chain not included. (Image 1) (Image 2)
Refund Policy:
Refunds may be issued up to 72 hours prior to race day, if your plans change. Please consider that your registration fee is also a donation to a nonprofit organization.
The Autism 5K will be held, rain or shine.
Registration Options:
- Register at our Packet Pickup site (Marathon Sports) on May 17th or 18th
- Register On site between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on race day
Questions?
Contact us at info@autism5k.org
2012 Sponsors
February 2, 2012
The 2012 Autism 5K is sponsored by local and national businesses, autism related organizations and several silent partners.
We would like to thank the following sponsors:
Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors:
Local Service Sponsors:
Supporting Sponsors:
- Tooth By The Lake
- Dentistry for Children & Adolescents
- Herald Journal
- MN Lynx
- VanRose Realty
- SunnyDays Therapy
Without our sponsors, we couldn’t make this event happen. If given the opportunity, please extend your gratitude.
Interested in Sponsoring?
We had a tremendous turnout in 2011 and we have big expectations for 2012. The Autism 5K event gives our sponsors great exposure to the local community as well as an opportunity to support children with autism.
For information on how you can sponsor the Autism 5K, please contact mike@autism5k.org
Thank you.
2011 Sponsors (archived)
http://autism5k.org/wp/2012/2011-sponsors/
Donations and Fundraising
February 16, 2011
Thank you for your interest in supporting families affected by Autism. Participants primarily support the cause by participating in the 5K (registration details here), but there is also the possibility to donate or help us fundraise.
Here are ways to make a donation to C.A.D.E. from direct donations to registration.
1) Make a donation directly to the Autism 5K charities on our event donation site:
- Great option for those who would like to be at the event but can’t make it, yet still want to contribute.
- http://www.crowdrise.com/autism5k
(Click the orange “Donate” Button or find a fundraising team to support at the bottom of the page)
2) Become a fundraiser and help us raise donations.
- http://www.crowdrise.com/autism5k
- (Click the “Fundraise for this event” button on the right or join an existing team at the bottom)- Fundraisers are eligible to win any of a variety of prizes including tickets to the Autism Awareness Night game with the MN Lynx on August 28th vs San Antonio. Fundraisers who raise at least $100 are eligible and will receive a prize drawing entry for every one hundred dollars raised.
3) Volunteer or Come to Cheer
If you can’t participate or contribute at this time, your presence at the event will be great for supporting the runners and walkers while helping us build awareness of autism’s reach.
- Contact briana@autism5k.org for more information on volunteering.
4) Register for the event and consider an add-on donation.
When you register, there is also an option to make an additional donation. Your registration alone also helps as well, as all net proceeds go directly to fund therapy, treatment and research for local kids and families.
For information on sponsoring the Autism 5K, please visit our sponsor page.
(Details at the bottom of the page.)
If you have any questions about how you can get involved with fund-raising and donations, please email info@autism5k.org.
Thank you so much!
Support Families affected by Autism
February 15, 2011
2012 Autism 5K race proceeds will benefit local families affected by autism as well as research and is to be distributed through the nonprofit which runs this event, Children with Autism Deserve Education (C.A.D.E.) via grants.
C.A.D.E. (Children with Autism Deserve Education)
The basis of C.A.D.E. is to help fund education for autism for children that don’t have the funding to obtain it. The direct teaching method known as ABA/VB has been found to be the most effective treatment for autism and is the methodology that we support. Unfortunately, many children with autism don’t have the opportunity to benefit from this effective therapy & public schools don’t have the funding to provide it. C.A.D.E would like to be able to help fund those children that don’t have the financial means for this. Children with autism deserve to obtain the most effective means of education and we will help them get it.
C.A.D.E. will also support medical interventions for children. There are many medical interventions that are being found helpful to the growing population of autism. We will help provide funding for interventions that are supported and managed by medical doctors in the Twin Cities. Finally, a portion of the proceeds will be set aside for research grants in our hopes that the world will continue to explore the causes of and interventions for this epidemic.
C.A.D.E. is 100% a volunteer organization, from the board to the other volunteers and all net event proceeds it ultimately receives will go directly to fund grants for children in the Twin Cities.
Grants:
If you would like more information on applying for our need-based medical and therapy grants, please email grants@autism5k.org and we will follow up with additional information on how can apply.
The Autism 5K and C.A.D.E.
The Autism 5K is the top annual event for C.A.D.E.. If you would like to support the event, we greatly appreciate it and here are some relevant links:
Thank you so much for your interest in and support of C.A.D.E. and for supporting families and children affected by autism.
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Children with Autism Deserve Education is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and the operating entity of the Autism 5K and will distribute race registration and sponsorship net proceeds via grants. Direct donations above and beyond registration or sponsorship fees can be made directly and independently to our nonprofit as well.
Join us on Facebook, Twitter
February 1, 2011
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or the social media outlet of your choice and please help us spread the word!
A) Join us on Facebook!
Autism 5K Fan Page: www.facebook.com/autism5k
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/273264526089867/
- Please RSVP that you will be attending on our event page.
- Spread the word by inviting others. Click on the “Share” button then the “Send a Message” tab and choose which friends you would like to send it to by typing in their names.
- Post the Event to your Wall. Click on the “Share” button then “post to profile” with comments or without.
B) Follow us on Twitter:
Find us @autism5k
Follow us and we’ll follow you back. Please send a tweet out about the event to your followers!
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C) Email a Friend or Share with your network!
Go to the home page and click on the “tell a friend” button at the bottom of the page, then you’ll be able to email the link to a friend or post it to your Facebook page or your other networks. Or just drop a link to www.autism5k.org to share.
You could also click on the “tell a friend” button on this page, but then just realize you’ll be sharing this specific page as opposed to the main page of The Autism 5K.
Old-Fashioned Social Networking Method:
Print off and share a copy of our online registration by giving it to friends or posting it at your local coffee shop or place of business.
Download the registration flyer PDF here:
http://www.autism5k.org/reg.pdf
And print it out!
Event Details
March 31, 2009
Thank you for your interest in the 2010 Autism 5K to be hosted May 15th, 2010 at Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis, MN. We will have additional event details up soon.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please email info@autism5k.org for more information.
Thanks!
Original Artwork by Mary GrandPre’
March 31, 2009
Mary GrandPre’ acclaimed artist and illustrator of all seven Harry Potter novels has created this custom illustration for the first annual IT5K for Autism. A Minnesota native, GrandPre’ is a graduate from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design.
Purchase Prints of the Illustration!
(click the link above)
Also, we will soon begin the online auction for the original pastel illustration. For more information on this, email info@autism5k.org.
Notes from Mary GrandPre’ on this piece:
“I wanted to use the puzzle piece, a common symbol for autism, and combine it with the runner and the landscape. Here, a new central puzzle piece has been added to the scene… a sunlit piece of the lake and runner adds a bright focal point to the shaded landscape. This glowing puzzle piece represents hope for finding new answers and for bringing more attention to autism.”
The original will be available via silent auction at the event – purchase your print here!
Here is a mockup of the t-shirt design front and back:
Our Sponsors (2009 IT5K for Autism)
March 31, 2009
The IT5K is primarily sponsored by IT companies making this a signature event for the IT community as well as the general public. The 5K is also sponsored by local and/or autism related organizations as well as silent partners. We would like to thank the following sponsors.
The IT5K for Autism is presented by:
Premier Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
Media Partners:
KFAN is the official radio station of the IT5K for Autism:
Silver Sponsors:
Design services donated by: Armato Designs for the shirt, postcard, registration form and other various items.
For information on sponsoring the IT5K, please download our sponsorship PDF:
http://www.autism5k.org/sponsorship.pdf
Join us on Facebook, Twitter…
March 30, 2009
Follow us and spread the word on Facebook, Twitter or the social media outlet you use. A 5K run/walk supported by IT should embrace social media after all!
Join us on Facebook!
Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=64144458711
Quick Link: http://autism5k.org/facebook
- Please RSVP that you will be attending on our event page.
- Spread the word by inviting others. Click on the “Share” button then the “Send a Message” tab and choose which friends you would like to send it to by typing in their names.
- Post the Event to your Wall. Click on the “Share” button then “post to profile” with comments or without.
Twitter!
Find us @it5k
Follow us and we’ll follow you back. Be sure to link to autism5k.org from your Twitter account too!
Full link: http://www.twitter.com/it5k
Email a Friend or Share with your network!
By clicking on the “tell a friend” button below, you’ll be able to email this page to a friend or post it to your Facebook page or your other networks.
Better yet, go to the homepage of the IT5K and click on that same “tell a friend” button at the bottom of the home page and share the main page instead.
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