Event Information
Join us on sample date
BE A SUPERHERO FOR THOSE WITH AUTISM!
Join us on Saturday, March 28, 2020.
100% of the funds raised at the Race for Autism stays in San Diego to support autism programs and initiatives that are making a difference for those with autism in our community.
THANKS to the support of people like you, NFAR has awarded over 1.7 MILLION dollars to autism community programs and to over 700 classrooms throughout San Diego County.
EVENT LOCATION
Balboa Park - Registration, Start and Finish, Resource Fair and Children's Activities are all located on the west side of Balboa Park at 6th Ave and Laurel, San Diego, CA 92101. Map
PARKING
Parking is FREE for all lots within Balboa Park.
You are able to drop off family members (at 5th and Laurel) and park.
5K COURSE MAP
5K timed run, walk on a fast, and scenic course through the heart of beautiful Balboa Park!
BIB and T-SHIRT PICK-UP
TBD
Road Runner Sports
5553 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
Directions
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 28, 2020
-Registration Opens/ Bib/Shirt Pick Up - 6:30 AM
-Race Warm Up - Stage - 7:00 am -National Anthem - Start Line - 7:25 am
-Resource Fair Opens - 7:30 AM
-5K Run and Walk Kicks Off -Start Line on 6th Street- 7:30 am
-1-Mile Family Walk Kicks Off - 8:30 AM
RACE DAY QUESTIONS:
- Registration is open on Race Day starting at 6:30 AM.
- On Race Day, each individual MUST pick up their bib.
- We will have a gear check this year.
- Registered participants will receive a bib and T-shirt. At the Finish Line, registered participants receive a commemorative medal.
- The top three overall male and female runners are awarded special prizes and medals.
- Strollers are welcome on the course at the back, behind the runners and walkers.
- Service Dogs are welcome. Other dogs must be trained, leashed and able to take sudden noise, petting and get along with other dogs.
If in doubt, please leave your dog at home. RESOURCE FAIR
The Race includes a fantastic Resource Fair! Over 50 autism resources as well as Sponsor booths represented. Resource Fair - 7:30 to 11:00 AM.
SUPERHEROES WELCOME!
The Race is produced by the National Foundation for Autism Research (www.NFAR.org), a local nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and their families affected by autism in San Diego. The 5K Run/Walk is the annual fundraiser that supports local autism programs and services in our community.
Be sure to invite all those SUPERHEROS you know -friends, family members, teachers and professionals to run or walk. Timed 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1-Mile Family Fun Walk, refreshments, Resource Fair, Children's Activities, Awards Ceremony, Music and much more. Come in your favorite superhero or character outfit (no scary costumes, please.)
RACE FROM HOME:
Not available on Race Day? You can still be a Hero by selecting the "Race from Home" option when registering. We will mail you a bib, Race T-shirt and finisher medal the Monday following the Race!
RUNNERS AWARDS:
Awards medals and a prize will be presented to the top overall three male and female finishers.
Award medals will be presented to the top three male and female finishers overall as well as in the following age divisions: 12 & under, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80+.
Award Medal Runners pick up their medals at the Timing Tent next to the stage on Race Day.
FEES
Registration includes a bib, Race t-shirt or (kid sized) cape, and commemorative medal.
For kids (12 years and under), they receive a cape or adult sized t-shirt.
Before Dec 31 | Jan 1- 31 | Feb 1-28 | March 1- 27 | Race Day | |
ADULTS ( 18+ yrs old) | $29.00 | $32.00 | $35.00 | $38.00 | $40.00 |
YOUTH (13-17 yrs old) | $25.00 | $28.00 | $30.00 | $33.00 | $35.00 |
CHILDREN (12 yrs old and under) | $18.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 | $28.00 | $30.00 |
Race from Home ** (includes Mailing of Bib and T-shirt) |
$30.00 | $30.00 | $35.00 | $40.00 | n/a |
Chip Timing Add-on | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 |