2024 Race Towards Autism Acceptance 5k, 10k, 1M & 1/4 Mile Dash

Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, Kids & Back of the Pack Series.  Points will also count towards our Spring series.

Please note that Bishop’s Events promo/discount codes cannot be used to register for this event.

Come race towards autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion.  All races will begin at Pratt Park in historic Fredericksburg!   This race will include live music on the race path!  Following the start of the race there will be a family festival with a bounce house and slide, DJ music, games, vendors, playground, food trucks, animals, project lifesaver, and much more! There will be family fun for all ages and abilities.

Virtual Race Option

We now offer a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day.  Find more information about our virtual option on our Virtual Races page.

Runners Receive

Finisher’s Medal, Race Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event

Charity Information

This race benefits Cooking Autism, Inc.; a non-profit organization whose mission is to supply life-skills and cooking classes to special education classrooms around the Greater Fredericksburg area… because every child deserves the very best opportunities of growth, and every teacher deserves the support to help them reach their goals!

Race Start Times

10k – 7:30am

5k – 7:45am

1-Miler – 9am

1/4 Mile Dash – 9:15am

Family Festival Begins at 8:00AM and goes on until 12:00PM

Registration Fees

1/4 Mile Dash – $15

1-Miler – $20 (Cotton T-Shirts)

5k – $30, until March 31 ($35)

10k – $45, until March 31 ($50)

T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before April 3.  We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.