Race Information

Autism Acceptance Festival and 5K
West Monroe, LA
Ouachita County
Apr 6, 2024 - Saturday
5K run
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    This is our 4th annual Autism Acceptance Festival and 5k! This year, it will be held on Saturday April 6, 2024–at Kiroli Park in West Monroe! Register between now and March 18th and you'll be guaranteed the official Autism Acceptance Festival and 5K T-shirt and a swag bag! In addition to the 5K, we are also offering a 1 mile FUN RUN!! 
    5K pricing: Adults $30; Children 12 & under-$15. (Also includes your park admission).

    1 Mile Pricing: Adults $20; Children 12 & under $15 (includes park admission)

    The 5K and Fun Run will start at the same place; the 5K will be an extension of the 1 mile Fun Run. There will be water provided throughout the course, as well as snacks and more water provided at the finish line.

    CHECK OUT THESE DETAILS!!! 

    1. TEAMS! If you have several folks that want to sign up, you can create a team name! When the others sign up, they can search your team name and join your team! The team with the most members will be recognized at the event! Your team can have members in the 5K and the Fun Run.
    2. FUNDRAISING!  When you register, you can click "become a fundraiser" and it will allow you to share your page for others to donate! You can do this as an individual or as a team. The individual and the team with the highest donations will be recognized at the event! 
    3. AWARDS! 
      1. All who register by March 18th are guaranteed a "finisher's button" in addition to their swag bag and T-shirt
      2. 5K Awards:
        • 1 overall male and 1 overall female
        • There will be the top male and top female awarded in each of the following age divisions
          • 10-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
      3. 1 Mile FUN RUN: Timing will be available for those interested; awards be be given to top male and top female in the following age divisions: 9 and under, 10-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
      4. EARLY PACKET PICKUP: We will provide an early packet pickup date which will be announced later; that information will be emailed to the email address you provide in your registration.

    7:45-8:30: Sign-in/Registration 

    8:30: 5K  & Fun Run begins

    9:30/9:45: Awards 

    Please email us at AutismNorthLa@gmail.com

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  • Added to our Directory
    Feb 12, 2023
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Jan 24, 2024
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