2025 Autism Acceptance Festival, 5K & Fun Run

This is our 5th annual Autism Acceptance Festival and 5k! This year, it will be held on Saturday April 5, 2024–at Kiroli Park in West Monroe!! In addition to the 5K, we are also offering a 1 mile FUN RUN!! Register between now and March 18th and you'll be guaranteed the official Autism Acceptance Festival and 5K T-shirt and a finisher's button (in lieu of a finisher's medal). 

Registration closes on Wednesday, April 2nd at 8:00 PM; There will be no on-site registration.

Children Pricing for 5K or Fun Run: $15 (Children 4-12)

There will be water provided throughout the course, as well as snacks and more water provided at the finish line. COURSE CHANGES!!!!! Due to construction on the trails, the Fun Run and 5K will be mapped only on the paved roads inside the park. (no trails included)sh line.

CHECK OUT THESE DETAILS!!! 

1. TEAMS! If you have several folks that want to sign up, you can create a team name! When the others sign up, they can search your team name and join your team! 
2. AWARDS! 
   1. All who register by March 18th are guaranteed a "finisher's button"  and T-shirt
   2. 5K Awards:
      • 1 overall male and 1 overall female
      • There will be the top male and top female awarded in each of the following age divisions
        • 10-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
   3. 1 Mile FUN RUN: Timing will be available for those interested; awards be be given to top male and top female in the following age divisions: 9 and under, 10-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

7:30-8:15: Packet Pickup (We are not able to provide early packet pickup this year; pickup will solely be at the event.)

8:30: 5K  begins

9:00: Fun Run begins (pick up your packets anytime from 7:30-8:45)

9:15: 5K Awards

Fun Run awards at conclusion of Fun Run

Please email us at AutismNorthLa@gmail.com with any questions!