Walk Around the Block for Autism

WAG'S Walk Around the Block for Autism & Community Expo (5K & 1 MILE FUN WALK/RUN)
April 5, 2025, at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Northeast Louisiana State Office Building (Back Parking Lot)
24 Accent Drive
Monroe, LA 71202
 

Join us for our 5K Fun Run/Walk and Community Expo.  Our goal is to bring the community together to celebrate our children and adults with disabilities, special abilities, and special needs. It is a day where friends, families, businesses, and other community stakeholders can come together to learn, teach, discuss, play and enjoy a day of activities, exercise and fun!  We are also bringing awareness of our extraordinary community stakeholders that thrives off of inclusion in their community.  Let’s make this a day of celebration!  
 

Event Details: 
7:00am - 8:30am Race Day registration and T-Shirt pickup
8:30am – Welcome/Warmup
8:50am - 5K *Runners/Walkers*
9:00am - 1 Mile Fun run/walk
10:30am – Awards Ceremony/Thanks
10:00-12:00pm - Fun & Games, Food & Drink Tents, Photos, live DJ and Resource Vendors for everyone.

THIS IS NOT A TIMED EVENT.

*Strollers, scooters, wheelchairs are allowed, however please keep in mind that the course path is within the "Oregon Trail" community, and please be mindful of surroundings and other participants.

ATTENTION: Please contact Shontae Johnson (Race co-chair) at info@wandasag.org to preregister an AUSOME ability participant (child/adult).

 
Registration Fees (Early & Late Fees & dates):

              2/1/2025 thru 3/15/2025
 12yrs & under:  Registration cost is $11

 13yrs & up: Registration cost $25

*T-Shirt is included in registration cost, if paid by 3/15/25.*

              This is a hard cutoff date for T-Shirt orders.

After 3/15/25, T-shirt will be on a first come basis. (Limited quantities) 

 
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):
HAMPCO Inc. 1116 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202
Friday, March 28, 2025 : Time: 5:00-7:30 P.M.
Race Day T-Shirt pick up & Race Day registration is at Race location from 7:00-8:00am
 
Awards:

1st Place- Male & Female Runner
1st Place- Male & Female Walker
Largest Group Team Preregistered by April 4th
Largest Family Team Preregistered by April 4th

The Team with the largest amount raised by April 4th, will receive our Ausome Sensory & Safety Trophy Trunk. (filled with items valued over $1,000)

The Race Benefits:
Proceeds will help support underserved disability families in our communities navigate through their journey with autism, by providing quarterly community engagement activities, safety & sensory kits, community/school event sponsorships, advocacy & resource assistance, and peer support.
 
No refunds, we will run/walk regardless if raining (except in extreme weather)