Aut2Run for Autism (15K, 5K, 10K, Fun-K, 1 Mile & Virtual Race)

🎉 Welcome Back to Aut2Run

We are excited to welcome you back to an in-person Aut2Run at California State University Channel Islands on Sunday, April 26th, 2026! For those of you who can't experience Aut2Run in-person, but would still like to support Autism Society Ventura County, we will be offering a virtual option for you to participate in. This year is extra special to us as we celebrate Aut2Run's 14th anniversary!

💰 Proceeds and Mission

100% of the proceeds from Aut2Run go directly towards fulfilling Autism Society Ventura County's (ASVC) mission to create connections, empowering all with Autism to live fully. ASVC works to:

• Promote: lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum and their families.
• Include: all community members impacted by autism.
• Educate: and advocate for the autism community.
• Collaborate: with other agencies and service providers.

🏃‍♂️ In-Person Race Information

10K (1/2 Road & 1/2 Trail) Run - 7:00am

Please note: we have a strict course time limit for the 10K. All participants must be able to complete the 10K in 75 minutes (that is a 12 minute per mile pace). If you do not reach the University Park Entrance (heading back to the South Quad after the trail loop) in 54 minutes, you will be transported to where the 5K joins in at Channel Islands Dr and will receive a DNF (Did Not Finish).

• 5K Run/Walk: 8:45am
• 1 Mile Run/Walk: 10:15am
• Fun-K: 10:45am - This event is for children under age 12 and for adults with special needs and their caregivers. Limited to 300 participants.
• 15K Hero Run: Participants run both the 10K and 5K events separately. The times from the two races will be combined to give you your 15K results.

🌍 Virtual Race Instructions

Please choose a local safe route (since this event is virtual you can run or walk anywhere you like, we recommend a place that is safe with limited interruptions). Please:

• Follow: all local laws, stop at all lights, stop signs and be careful when you cross at any crosswalk.
• Be Aware: of your surroundings and cautious as you will not be running or walking on a closed course.
• Maintain: at an absolute minimum, 6ft between you and anyone else not in your household.

Your race packet will be mailed to you the week of the race.

📏 Tracking your Virtual Race Distance

Please use a GPS watch or phone with a GPS app (Strava or RunKeeper are two good ones) to track your time and distance. Upon completion you will then add your distance and time onto this link anytime between April 18th and May 1st. Please note, submissions are based on the honor system and there are not awards for the virtual run.

📦 Packet Pick Up Information

We highly recommend that all race participants pick up their packets on Saturday! Saturday Packet Pickup will help you avoid VERY long lines and reduce anxiety on race morning.

• Saturday: April 25th, 9:00am - 1:00pm at California State University Channel Islands (South Quad)
• Sunday: April 26th, 6:00am - 10:45am at California State University Channel Islands (South Quad)
  • Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your event start time. Expect lines at race morning packet pick up.

ℹ️ Additional Information

For more info on the Aut2Run event go to this link

For more info on ASVC go to this link

To visit our Donation Gift Store please click here this link

Please consider making a donation and raising funds to benefit Autism support in Ventura County!

🏅 Finisher Medals and Merchandise

ALL registered finishers will receive one of our unique finisher medals and a soft event t-shirt. Additional t-shirts, hats and other items are available for purchase in limited quantities at the event.

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