Akhil Autism Foundation - 1K / 3K / 5K Walkathon for Autism Sept 20th 2025 - Montgomery Veterans Park
- Date Fri 19th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Montgomery, New Jersey
- Price $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
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. Donβt miss this chance to walk with purpose, connect with the community, and support a worthy cause at Montgomery Veterans Park!
Organiser's Description
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]
Races
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Akhil Autism Foundation - 1K / 3K / 5K Walkathon 2025
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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Akhil Autism Foundation - Virtual Walkathon 2025
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
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Akhil Autism Foundation - Virtual Walkathon 2025 - Sept 19th 2025 Atlanta
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
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Akhil Autism Foundation - 1K / 3K / 5K Walkathon for Autism Sept 20th 2025 - Montgomery Veterans Park