Events
Description
The connection is you.™
Looking for a fun way to give back with your family? Join Autism Society - The Heartland for our 7th Annual 5K/1K Fun Run on April 13, 2024 by attending in-person or virtually! This event gives participants the opportunity to run or walk a 5K or 1K course at Aspiria (former Sprint Campus). Our 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. followed by our 1K at 8:45 a.m. All participants (1K and 5K) are eligible to order a t-shirt separately from the race registration fee. Registered 5K in-person participants receive chip timing. All 5K and 1K race finishers will receive a medal.
If you have additional questions about the race, please visit our FAQs page.
This race will benefit all those connected to the Autism community in Kansas and Missouri.
FREE Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun Combo Tickets
The first 275 5K In-Person paid registrants will receive a FREE Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun Combo ticket to use during Worlds of Fun 2024 season (May 8, 2024 thru September 7, 2024). Parking is not included. Virtual and 1K registrants are not eligible to receive a FREE Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun Combo ticket. Gate price of this ticket at Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun Combo ticket is $64.99.
Virtual Race Details
A virtual race can be run or walked from any location you choose. You simply need to complete the race by midnight on April 13, 2024! For more complete information about our virtual race, please visit our comprehensive FAQs page.
Become a Sponsor
At the finish line, there will be a vendor and resource fair to showcase companies that offer services and support for families touched by Autism. If you would like to join the resources fair and become a Sponsor for this event, please click here for our Sponsorship levels and commitment form. You can make Sponsorship payments online here or mail a check with the commitment form to Autism Society - The Heartland, P.O. Box 4455, Olathe, KS 66063. For more information about sponsoring this event, please contact fundraising@asaheartland.org.
Race Contact Info
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Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.asaheartland.org/.
Place
5750 Sprint Parkway
Overland Park, KS 66211
(use Parking Lots A and B)
PACKET PICK-UP EVENT - APRIL 12TH FROM 2-6PM - SPONSORED BY LUCET BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Autism Society - The Heartland is holding its packet pickup event on Friday, April 12th from 2-6. This will be held at the Running Well Store in Martin City (200 E 135th St, Kansas City, MO 64145). This will allow you to pick up your race packets (and Bib for 5K runners) ahead of the crowd for our 5K/1K Fun Run at Aspiria Campus on 4/13 at 8:00 a.m. (5K) and 8:45 a.m. (1K). If you are going to pick up your packet at the event on the 13th, please allow additional time by arriving at least 30 minutes prior to the start of your race.
Thanks to Lucet Behavioral health for sponsoring our packet pickup event this year!
Directions
Aspiria (former Sprint campus)
5750 Sprint Parkway
Overland Park, KS
66211
(use Parking Lots A and B)
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Race Participant Survey
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