2009 IT5K for Autism

In 2009, we held the inaugural Autism 5K under the name, The IT5K for Autism.  The event was held at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, MN to benefit TACA (Talk About Curing Autism).

2009 IT5K for Autism Photos (Flickr)

2009 IT5K Race Results
2009 IT5K Race Winners
2009 IT5K Trophies

TACA, our 2009 charity.
IT5K Family Stories from 2009

2009 IT5K Sponsors

2009 IT5K for Autism on Facebook

5K Race Trophies by age class

 2009 Race Trophy Sample:

Purchase Posters from the Autism 5K

We have two poster print options (standard poster print and signed Giclee art prints).  Both can be purchased online below via Paypal or you can order offline as follows.

Mail a check made out to “Children with Autism Deserve Education” and include a return address to:
Children with Autism Deserve Education
6031 Culligan Way
Minnetonka, MN 55345

Or Call Kirsten with your credit card info and mailing address at 952-653-2910.

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Purchase the 24″x30″ poster print of the artwork created by Mary GrandPre for the Autism5K for $20.  Click the “Buy Now” button below to purchase your print via Paypal or Credit Card.

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50 limited edition signed and numbered poster prints are also available for purchase at $50 each.  Click the “Buy Now” button below to purchase your print via Paypal or Credit Card.

These prints will also be available to purchase on race day at the registration pavillion.

Please note that Paypal payments will be made through Upgrade Outlet, as they’ve offered their ecommerce services to the Autism 5K at no additional charge!

Donate to TACA

(TACA was the 2009 Charity for the IT5K for Autism)

Thank you for your interest in supporting TACA and 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 raise additional funds.

Here are the primary ways to make an additional donation:

1) Make a donation directly to TACA on our event donation site.
(Choose an amount in the “Make a Contribution” box)
- Great option for those who would like to be at the event but can’t make it, yet still want to contribute.

2) Become a fundraiser and help us raise donations.
(Click the “Create a Fundraiser Page” Button)
- fundraisers who raise $100 or more will be eligible to win prizes too

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.

4) When you register, there is an option to make an additional donation.
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Thank you so much!

5K Teams

We encourage everyone to walk or run with a team for fun or competition, but it isn’t required by any means.  If you’d like to participate with friends, family and/or co-workers, then you should strongly consider creating a team.  Info for 2010 teams as well as 2009 Team Names listed below as examples.

Why walk or run as a team?

1) Teams are a great way to show your support for an individual or cause.  Groups will sometimes wear signature items, costumes or t-shirts centered around their team.

2) Participating as a team can offer recognition for your company or cause.

3) If you’re competitive, then your team’s top times will be averaged and available online after the race.  Compete against other teams or try for a team goal average.  The top overall team will win a prize.

How do I signup for a team?

There’s a “team name” option at registration… just ask your teammates to use the same team name when registering.

If you already registered and didn’t fill out a team name or would like to change your team name, just email the change to kirsten@autism5k.org and she can manually change it before race day.

Here are examples of teams that registered and ran together in 2009!:

• Team Adam
• Hayden/Coleman
• Gonzalez/Thrivent
• Regions
• St. Kate’s Occupational Therapy
• Team Triston
• Sleeplessmom’s hope
• That one team
• McCanna
• Salvador
• St. Croix
• Data Domainers
• Holland Center
• Team EMC
• SunnyDays
• VISI
• Vibrant
• Be Good
• Believe
• Orluck Organic
• All Aboard for the Autism Race
• Supercool
• Blackbox
• Eatchel
• Wanna Walk