Race Information

Walk Around the Block for Autism
Monroe, LA
City Location
Ouachita County
Apr 6, 2024 - Saturday
5K, 1M run | kids run
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  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    WAG'S Walk Around the Block for Autism & Community Disability Expo (5K & 1 MILE FUN WALK/RUN)
    April 6, 2024, at 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Northeast Louisiana State Office Building
    22 Accent Drive
    Monroe, LA 71202
     

    Join us for our 5K Fun Run/Walk and Community Expo.  Our goal is to bring the community together to celebrate our children and adults with disabilities, special abilities, and special needs. It is a day where friends, families, businesses, and other community stakeholders can come together to learn, teach, discuss, play and enjoy a day of activities, exercise and fun!  We are also bringing awareness of our extraordinary community stakeholders that thrives off of inclusion in their community.  Let’s make this a day of celebration!  
     

    Event Details: 
    7:00am - 8:30am Race Day registration and T-Shirt pickup
    8:30am – Welcome/Warmup
    8:50am - 5K *Runners/Walkers*
    9:00am - 1 Mile Fun run/walk
    10:30am – Awards Ceremony/Thanks
    10:00-12:00pm - Fun & Games, Food & Drink Tents, Photos, live DJ and Resource Vendors for everyone.

    THIS IS NOT A TIMED EVENT.

    *Strollers, scooters, wheelchairs are allowed, however please keep in mind that the course path is within the "Oregon Trail" community, and please be mindful of surroundings and other participants.

    ATTENTION: Please contact Shontae Johnson (Race co-chair) at info@wandasag.org to preregister an AUSOME ability participant (child/adult).

     
    Registration Fees (Early & Late Fees & dates):
                  2/1/2024 thru 3/22/2024
     12yrs & under:  Registration cost is $11
     13yrs & up: Registration cost $25
    *T-Shirt is included in registration cost, if paid by 3/22/24.*
                  This is a hard cutoff date for T-Shirt orders.
    After 3/22/24, T-shirt will be on a first come basis. (Limited quantities) 

     
    Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):
    HAMPCO Inc. 1116 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202
    Tuesday : Time: 5:00-7:30 P.M.
    Race Day T-Shirt pick up & Race Day registration is at Race location from 7:00-8:00am
     
    Awards:
    All Finishers will receive a custom Race Medal

    Overall Fastest Male & Female Runner
    Overall Fastest Male & Female Walker
    Largest Group Preregistered by April 5th
    Largest Family Preregistered by April 5th

    The Team with the largest amount raised by April 5th, will receive our Ausome Sensory & Safety Trophy Trunk. (filled with items valued over $1,000)

     
    The Race Benefits:
    Proceeds will help support underserved disability families in our communities navigate through their journey with autism, by providing quarterly community engagement activities, safety & sensory kits, community/school event sponsorships, advocacy & resource assistance, and peer support.
     
    No refunds, we will run/walk regardless if raining (except in extreme weather)

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  • Added to our Directory
    Mar 10, 2024
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Mar 10, 2024
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