Sunday September 24th, 2023 8:30AM (7AM arrival) Directions
The Run Wild for Autism 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk are now sold out as we have reached the event capacity.

7 am arrival time, 8:30 am race start

Events

Description

The Run Wild for Autism 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk are now sold out as we have reached the event capacity.

13TH ANNUAL 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN & WALK

All proceeds benefit Pathfinders for Autism!

Sunday September 24, 2023

Please join Pathfinders for Autism for our 13th Annual Run Wild for Autism. We are thrilled to be hosting our 13th year to bring a day of awareness, competition and fundraising for the community. We look forward to seeing you on September 24th!

Place

Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1876 Mansion House Drive
Baltimore, MD US 21217

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ZOO IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING CONSTRUCTION NEAR THE ENTRANCE AND PARKING LOT A. The Zoo staff and PFA volunteers will be directing participants to all open lots (please look for signage as well). Race day morning Packet Pick up and start line will all be in the same location as year’s past. Please allow yourself additional time to park and arrive at the Pavilion.

Race Information

Race FEES (includes t-shirt, Zoo passes and supports the mission of Pathfinders for Autism)

REGISTER FOR BOTH BALTIMORE CITY AND ASSATEAGUE ISLAND EVENTS AND SAVE $10 (discount applicable for adult registrations only)

$45 Adults 
$25 Youth (ages 11-17) 
Children 10 and under FREE, with registered adult

Register by noon on September 1st to guarantee a 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.


VIRTUAL OPTION

Registrants will run (or walk) their race distance on either Saturday, September 23rd or Sunday, September 24th. If you are participating in the Virtual 5K and would like to be listed in the results make sure you are tracking your time and distance. You can do so with a watch or running app (example: Garmin watch, Strava App). Make sure you run the whole distance (3.1 Miles for a 5K) - you don't want to do all that work and come up short. You will then be able to report your time. Results will be automatically updated as race times come in. We also love when you share your photos on social media.

Note: Virtual registration will close on Friday, September 15th at 11:59PM.

Submitting Results:

Virtual Runners will be able to submit their results through text or email (if opted in) or through the runsignup.com results page starting on Saturday, September 23rd through Sunday, September 24th at 11:59PM Eastern Time. If you have questions about submitting results don't hesitate to reach out to us at events@charmcityrun.com.


SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Become an event sponsor and promote your business to hundreds of attendees while supporting a great cause.

Get your company to put together a corporate team and receive 10 standard race entries (additional race entries and sponsorship opportunities available based on team fundraising) - includes chip timing, T-shirts, Zoo admission, giveaways, and refreshments.




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. Thank you!

Be sure to check out this year's fundraising Incentives and aim HIGH. You will not want to miss out on this year's incentives.


PACKET PICK UP

There are several opportunities to pick up your race materials before race day so that you will be ready to go when you arrive on Sunday. If you are unable to attend the pre race packet pick up sessions you are also able to pick up your race materials on-site on race day.


AMENITIES

– 13th Annual Run Wild for Autism t-shirt (Register by noon on September 1st to guarantee a shirt.)
-  Race managed by Charm City Run
– ZOO ADMISSION: Individuals registered for the in-person race will receive Zoo passes, good for September 24th ONLY.


COURSE


AWARDS

Top Male Finishers
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

Please note: Awards are offered for the in-person event only. There will be no overall or age-group awards for the virtual run.


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 the 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, individualized programming, and by providing resources, training, information and activities free of charge.

AMBASSADORS - MALACAS FAMILY

AMBASSADORS - GARRETT FAMILY

LION SPONSOR

TIGER SPONSOR

CHEETAH SPONSOR

BEARCUB SPONSOR

CAMEL SPONSOR

PENGUIN SPONSOR

FAMILY TEAM SPONSOR

CORPORATE TEAM SPONSOR

TORTOISE SPONSOR

Race Contact Info

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Directions

Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1876 Mansion House Drive
Baltimore, MD US 21217

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ZOO IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING CONSTRUCTION NEAR THE ENTRANCE AND PARKING LOT A. The Zoo staff and PFA volunteers will be directing participants to all open lots (please look for signage as well). Race day morning Packet Pick up and start line will all be in the same location as year’s past. Please allow yourself additional time to park and arrive at the Pavilion.

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