Autism SpectRUN 5K Run/Walk

Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-04-18 in Elizabethtown, KY. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-01-28

Race Overview:

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

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

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

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!

 

Awards

All Runners will receive a finisher's medal.

 

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