Autism Awareness 5k

  • Date Fri 24th April 2026
  • Time 5:30PM EDT
  • Location Wheeling, West Virginia
  • Price $30.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the Autism Awareness 5K on April 24, 2026, in Wheeling, Ohio! This vibrant event celebrates Autism Awareness Month, aiming to raise funds and awareness for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The race kicks off at 5:30 PM, starting and finishing at Wheeling Middle School, offering an exciting out-and-back 5K course. Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere with music, food, and drinks, while competing for awards in both runner and walker divisions for the top 5 male and female finishers.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this meaningful event! Early registration is just $30 and guarantees a race shirt if completed by April 10, 2026. Same-day registration starts at 4:00 PM, with a fee of $35 and shirts available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come out and support a great cause while enjoying a fun-filled day in Wheeling!

Organiser's Description

April is Autism Awareness month. This walk is to bring awareness to the many people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and raise money for supports and sensory enhancements for self-contained, autism classes in Ohio County Schools.

The race begins at 5:30 PM on Friday, April 25, 2025.
*Same day registration begins at 4:00PM on race day.
*This is an out and back 5k beginning and ending at Wheeling Middle School in Wheeling, WV.

*Top 5 male and female in both runner and walker divisions will receive an award.
*$30 race fee for early registration and guaranteed shirt when registration is completed by April 10th 2025.
*Same day and late registration will be 35$ with t-shirts at a first come first served basis.
There will be music, food and drinks for all participants. The race will be chip timed by Miles of Smiles Timing Service.

Races

  • Autism Awareness 5k Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Fri 24th April 2026 (5:30PM EDT)

    $30.00

    OPENS 26 FEB 26
  • Autism Awareness 5k Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Fri 24th April 2026 (5:30PM EDT)

    $30.00

    OPENS 24 MAR 26
  • Autism Awareness 5K Ruck

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Fri 24th April 2026 (5:30PM EDT)

    $30.00

    OPENS 05 APR 26
    Ruck Finishers will earn a patch

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Location

3500 Chapline Street, Wheeling, 26003, WV, United States

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