15th Annual Run Wild for Autism 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk

Events

Description

SOLD OUT! Our race is at capacity and we have closed registration.

15TH ANNUAL 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN & WALK
All proceeds benefit Pathfinders for Autism!

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Please join Pathfinders for Autism for our 15th Annual Run Wild for Autism. We are thrilled to be hosting our 15th year to bring a day of awareness, competition and fundraising for the community. We look forward to seeing you on September 21st as we return to our traditional course at the Maryland Zoo and Druid Hill Park

Place

Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1 Safari Place
Baltimore, MD US 21217

Race Information

Registration is now closed! If you are an event sponsor, please contact Bill Freeman at BFreeman@pathfindersforautism.org for team registration information.

Registrations completed after noon on September 1st cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Race registration fees (and the processing charge from RunSignup) are not refundable. These funds are used to pay for race premiums, permits, supplies, staffing, and other costs incurred before, during, and after the event is held. To be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy.

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Sponsorship packages are no longer available. You can still support Pathfinders for Autism by making a donation today.

DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING

The most important component to Run Wild for Autism is our families and partners coming together to raise funds that help us continue to serve the autism community. Your dollars allow the PFA staff to offer resources, training - both in person and virtual, and recreation events. It is because of YOU that we have been and will continue to serve our families. Here is a helpful guide to help you get started fundraising for Run Wild!

There are many great fundraising incentives for raising funds that support PFA programs. Please donate today!

VOLUNTEERS

Run Wild can only succeed with the support of volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering or know someone who is, please register here: Run Wild Volunteers – Pathfinders for Autism

PACKET PICK UP

AMENITIES

– 15th Annual Run Wild for Autism t-shirt (Register by noon on August 29th to guarantee a shirt.)
– Race managed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing
– ZOO ADMISSION: Individuals registered for the in-person race will receive Zoo passes, good for September 21st ONLY.

AWARDS

Top Male Finisher
Top Female Finisher
Top Male Finisher in the following age brackets: 1-10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Top Female Finisher in the following age brackets: 1-10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Top Overall Fundraising Team
Top Individual Fundraiser

BENEFICIARY: PATHFINDERS FOR AUTISM

Pathfinders for Autism is a statewide organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families. The organization was founded in 2000 by parents of children with autism, including Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer William "B.J." Surhoff and his wife Polly Winde Surhoff. Pathfinders for Autism works to support and improve the lives of individuals with autism through expansive, customized programming, and by providing resources, training, information and activities free of charge.