Autism SpectRUN 5K Run/Walk

Event Overview

Please join us for our 9th annual Autism community event, the Autism SpectRUN 5K, at the Elizabethtown Sports Park!

Beneficiary Information

• Proceeds: All proceeds from this family fun 5K will benefit Camp TESSA of Hardin County.
• Camp Purpose: Camp TESSA (Teaching Effective Social Skills to Students with Autism) is a week-long summer day camp provided in Hardin County.
• Activities: Participants engage in various activities to practice social skills, including music, art, mealtime, games, and field trips.
• Support: Support is provided by multiple community members, teachers, therapists, parents, and peer partners.

Registration Details

• Early Registration: Each runner who registers by April 1st will receive a race t-shirt!
• T-Shirt Availability: T-shirts will not be included in the 9 and under category (unless registered as a paid participant).
• Deadline: The deadline to sign up and get a guaranteed t-shirt is April 1st!
• Shirt Pickup: Participants must pick up shirts at packet pickup or on the day of the race.

Awards

• Finisher Medals: Medals will be awarded to participants at the finish of the race.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup for the race will be held on Friday, April 17th, from 4-6 at Elizabethtown Sports Park at the soccer pavilion at the back right corner of the sports park or the morning of the race starting at 7:30!

Race Details

The Autism SpectRUN 5K Run/Walk will take place on April 18, 2026, at Elizabethtown Sports Park, Elizabethtown, KY. For more information, visit here.