Akhil Autism Foundation - 1k / 3k / 5k Walkathon for Autism Sept 20th 2025 - Montgomery Veterans Park
Friday, September 19, 2025
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Montgomery Twp, New Jersey
$38.10 · 3 races
5km, 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your walking shoes for a fantastic cause at the Akhil Autism Foundation's 1K, 3K, and 5K Walkathon for Autism on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, at Montgomery Veterans Park in Montgomery Township, Somerset! This vibrant event kicks off with check-in at 8:00 AM and the walk starting at 9:00 AM, offering participants a chance to enjoy the beautiful nature trails surrounded by over 150 native tree and shrub species. The walk is not just a great way to get active, but also a meaningful opportunity to promote awareness, inclusion, and support for innovative therapies for individuals on the autism spectrum.
By joining us, you'll be making a significant impact on the lives of families affected by autism, as your participation will help fund therapy scholarships, neurotechnology for autism care, and educational initiatives for young adults. Registration is affordable, with adults at $35, students at $15, and kids under 5 walking for free! Every registered participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt, refreshments, and access to a community resource fair. Don’t miss this chance to walk with purpose, connect with the community, and support a worthy cause at Montgomery Veterans Park!
By joining us, you'll be making a significant impact on the lives of families affected by autism, as your participation will help fund therapy scholarships, neurotechnology for autism care, and educational initiatives for young adults. Registration is affordable, with adults at $35, students at $15, and kids under 5 walking for free! Every registered participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt, refreshments, and access to a community resource fair. Don’t miss this chance to walk with purpose, connect with the community, and support a worthy cause at Montgomery Veterans Park!
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Akhil Autism Foundation - 1k / 3k / 5k Walkathon 2025
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Sep 20, 2025 (9:00 AM EDT)
$38.10
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Akhil Autism Foundation - Virtual Walkathon 2025
VirtualIncl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$38.10
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Akhil Autism Foundation - Virtual Walkathon 2025 - Sept 19th 2025 Atlanta
VirtualIncl. $3.10 Fee
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$38.10
Organiser's description
AUTISM PREVALENCE RISES TO 1 IN 31 CHILDREN IN THE U.S.
AUTISM FACTS
* No early medical detection available
* Receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases
* Costs a family approx. $60,000 per year
* 85% unemployment rate among autistic adults
* 87% live with their parents
WALK WITH PURPOSE
DATE: Saturday, Sept 20th, 2025
LOCATION: Montgomery Veterans Park
ADDRESS: 295 Harlingen Rd, Montgomery, NJ 08502
CHECK-IN: 8:00 AM | WALK STARTS: 9:00 AM
Join us for the VOICES FOR AUTISM WALKATHON a meaningful outdoor experience promoting awareness, inclusion, and support for innovative therapies. This is a family-friendly event open to all!
WALK TRAIL OPTIONS
Explore a beautiful nature trail with over 150 native tree and shrub species, including rare finds. Main trails connect Montgomery Park to River Road via the Opies Mill Trail.
* Start: 295 Harlingen Rd Montgomery, NJ 08502 (Main Parking lot for Montgomery Veterans Park) Walk starts on the path looping around the fields the leads back to the starts and onto the path through the woods.
* Trail: Around the fields then onto the path through the woods
* Scenery: Horses, ponies, historic hedgerow, and Montgomery Arboretum of Native Flora
WHY WE WALK
Your steps support the Akhil Autism Foundation - Sensory Pathway Center https://www.aafsensorypathway.com, expanding access to:
* Therapy scholarships for families in need
* Innovative neurotechnology for autism care
* Education & employment initiatives for young adults
Learn more: supporting-autism-therap-59w2daw.gamma.site https://supporting-autism-therap-59w2daw.gamma.site
REGISTRATION INFO
* ADULTS: $35
* STUDENTS: $15
* KIDS UNDER 5: Free
* GROUP/TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
All registered participants receive:
* Commemorative t-shirt
* Refreshments at the park
* Access to community resource fair
* Raffle entry for giveaways!
DIRECTIONS: Montgomery Veterans Park https://www.montgomerynj.gov/parksrec/park/montgomery-veterans-park
AUTISM FACTS
* No early medical detection available
* Receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases
* Costs a family approx. $60,000 per year
* 85% unemployment rate among autistic adults
* 87% live with their parents
WALK WITH PURPOSE
DATE: Saturday, Sept 20th, 2025
LOCATION: Montgomery Veterans Park
ADDRESS: 295 Harlingen Rd, Montgomery, NJ 08502
CHECK-IN: 8:00 AM | WALK STARTS: 9:00 AM
Join us for the VOICES FOR AUTISM WALKATHON a meaningful outdoor experience promoting awareness, inclusion, and support for innovative therapies. This is a family-friendly event open to all!
WALK TRAIL OPTIONS
Explore a beautiful nature trail with over 150 native tree and shrub species, including rare finds. Main trails connect Montgomery Park to River Road via the Opies Mill Trail.
* Start: 295 Harlingen Rd Montgomery, NJ 08502 (Main Parking lot for Montgomery Veterans Park) Walk starts on the path looping around the fields the leads back to the starts and onto the path through the woods.
* Trail: Around the fields then onto the path through the woods
* Scenery: Horses, ponies, historic hedgerow, and Montgomery Arboretum of Native Flora
WHY WE WALK
Your steps support the Akhil Autism Foundation - Sensory Pathway Center https://www.aafsensorypathway.com, expanding access to:
* Therapy scholarships for families in need
* Innovative neurotechnology for autism care
* Education & employment initiatives for young adults
Learn more: supporting-autism-therap-59w2daw.gamma.site https://supporting-autism-therap-59w2daw.gamma.site
REGISTRATION INFO
* ADULTS: $35
* STUDENTS: $15
* KIDS UNDER 5: Free
* GROUP/TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
All registered participants receive:
* Commemorative t-shirt
* Refreshments at the park
* Access to community resource fair
* Raffle entry for giveaways!
DIRECTIONS: Montgomery Veterans Park https://www.montgomerynj.gov/parksrec/park/montgomery-veterans-park
Location
Montgomery Veterans Park, 295 Harlingen Rd Montgomery, NJ 08502, Montgomery, 08502, NJ, United States
Akhil Autism Foundation - 1k / 3k / 5k Walkathon for Autism Sept 20th 2025 - Montgomery Veterans Park
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