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Autism Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat July 20, 2024 Marietta, OH 45750 US Directions

Events

5k Run

8:30AM EDT

5k Walk

8:30AM EDT

Place

401 Front Street
Marietta, OH US 45750

Description

Help solve the puzzle one step at a time with the family fun run/ walk in the heart of the historic city of Marietta, Ohio. All proceeds will be donated to the National Autism Association of Southeast Ohio. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder affecting 1-36 children born today. The autism association of Southeast Ohio is a non-profit organization that helps families get their children the tools and resources they need. This event is being sponsored by Washington Electric Cooperative, along with several other local businesses. With all of these wonderful sponsors and running participants making this event possible, our goal, along with providing local families with resources is to promote kindness and awareness towards autism. “Autism is not a disability. It’s a different ability” - Stuart Duncan

 

Local author, Amanda Myers, who published the book “The Brain of a Legend,” will be holding a book signing at the race. Come out and purchase your copy of this amazing book and meet the author. 
“The Brain of a Legend'' is a touching story that will warm hearts and inspire children to cherish the differences that make each of us uniquely wonderful. 
The Brain of a Legend

Additional Race Information

WHEN / WHERE:
Saturday, July 20th 8:30 am - East Muskingum Park Gazebo- 401 Front Street, Marietta Ohio 45750

RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
Race Day registration will be at East Muskingum Park Gazebo - Starting at 7:00am

RACE PACKETS & FINISHLINE PERKS:
Your race packet will include a custom Premium T-shirt with the official race logo, finish line food and beverage. All participates registered by July 10th are guaranteed a Race T-shirt.

RACE COURSE:
The race will start at Front Street near Putnam, heading down Front Street to Pennsylvania Avenue to Linwood Avenue to the bike path finishing at the Gazebo on Front Street. 

AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the top three overall Male and Female finishers as well as the top three Male and Female finishers in each of the following age categories: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

RACE RESULTS:
Automatic text and email results will be sent immediately following a participants finish for those that opt-in. Instant results will also be available on site at the Results Kiosks and at the race website.

ENTRY FEES:​ (non-refundable)
 5k Race / 5k Fun Run/Walk (Non-Timed) - $30 - through July 13th – Late Entry $35 July 14th to race day

RACE CONTACT:
For any questions please contact Race Director Dakota Hornak at (740) 241-9400. 
Or Timing Company Muskingum Multisports at (740) 819-9300

The Brain of a Legend

Local author, Amanda Myers, who published the book “The Brain of a Legend,” will be holding a book signing at the race. Come out and purchase your copy of this amazing book and meet the author. 
“The Brain of a Legend'' is a touching story that will warm hearts and inspire children to cherish the differences that make each of us uniquely wonderful. 

 

Paper Registration

If you would prefer a mail in registration form, Print it HERE

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Refund Policy

If we are unable to safely hold an in-person race for ANY reason including mother nature or pandemics, we will automatically convert all registrations to a non-refundable virtual event as opposed to rescheduling. Updates will be posted on the race website. 

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