Update 4/2/2020
Thank you for supporting the
2020 Hearts for Autism 1-mile fun run, 5k
We are rescheduling the race to the fall of 2020
Already registered? we will keep your registration in place, and update you of the new date ASAP
Thank you for supporting Hearts for Autism
UPDATE: 3/13/2020
Hearts for Autism is monitoring a variety of sources, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control,
World Health Organization, U.S. state and local health authorities. At this time, we plan to host our April races. In the event that there is a cancellation, if you purchased insurance for the race, you will be reimbursed for the registration costs. If we cancel the race, we will post that information as soon as possible and notify all registered runners. We hope to reschedule the race to a future date, if we do need to cancel.
BE sure to purchased REGSHIELD race insurance in case event is cancelled to receive a refund (you can only file a claim if race is cancelled, not if you voluntarily withdrawal
Hearts for Autism: Gadsden
All proceeds go towards the Hearts for Autism of Gadsden Fund
About Hearts for Autism
The Hearts for Autism Fund is a non-profit organization founded to provide children an opportunity to attend a camp specializing in Autism.
Today, Hearts for Autism funds the New Amigos camp for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders along with additional camps targeting language and education services. Hearts for Autism has partnered with New Mexico State University, Dona Ana Branch Community College, Las Cruces Public Schools and numerous civic organizations to deliver activities for children within the Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition, Hearts for Autism has branched out to assist the service providers within the communities we serve to provide continuing education and community education to better serve those affected by the disorder.
Hearts for Autism has been able to expand its mission and reach more families and service providers affected by the disorder in the surrounding communities through the generous support of individuals, corporate sponsorship, and annual fundraisers.
How can I help Hearts for Autism raise funds?
There are several ways you can help fund raise via this event
1.Register for one of the races and get a free event t-shirt as a thank you gift
Set up your personal pledge page. (how to set up pledge page
Determine the amount you wish to raise.
Share your pledge page with friends to donate on your behalf. (How to share pledge page)
Challenge your friends and family to participate as well as donate!
Raise at least $100 - There are prizes for the top 3 fundraisers!!!
2.Donate on behalf of a participant and help them earn and win prizes along the way!
Simple search your participant or team
Click the donate button next to their name
Choose amount you wish to donate
3. Donate directly to fundraiser by clicking the donate button on right hand side.
100% of all donations go towards Hearts for Autism
Fundraising / Competitions
Whether you're joining the Hearts for Autism race to help support a loved one, support a school's autism class, or just because you want to do your part, it's down to people like you that we can keep funding specialize camps for local children.
You can choose to fund raise however you like, but the easiest way to raise money thru this site
- It's quick to sort out and simple to use
- You can fund raise on your own or as part of a team
- Your friends and family can sponsor you easily and donate on your behalf
- You can keep track of donations on your pledge page, which you can customize.
- There's no need to use a support form to keep track of donations
Awards and prizes TBA
Any funds collected by a team member will count towards both individual and team goals. More detail see registration site.
GIVEAWAYS / AWARDS
Free T-Shirts
- All those which sign up before April 1 @ 11:59.59 PM will receive a free event shirt. Additional shirts and other items will be on sale thru end of registration, for race day pick up(be sure to print out and bring your receipt)
Participant Medals-
- 1 Mile Fun Run- all participants will receive a finishing medal
- 5K- Medal awards to top 3 male and top 3 female overall runners.
TEAMS
TEAM MEMBERS:
- On the registration form, select your team name from the drop-down list and continue with your registration.
- Then use your team's promo code your team captain gave you to receive the team discount.
- If you do NOT see your teams name in the drop-down list, please contact your team captain.
TEAM CAPTAINS:
- Returning teams should already have team listed and team promo codes sent to you.
- Please advise your team members to REGISTER and JOIN your TEAM using your team’s promo code so they receive the team discount.
- Also, we can set up a team Password that is optional if you like to restrict who can become a team member
- If creating a new team please select from list what type of team you are: School, Business or Community.
- See FAQ for links on how to create a team
- Once your team has been created please contact us via info@athleticsracemanagement.com to get your team promo code.
- April 14th – last day to create and/or register for a team
TEAM COMPETITIONS
- Largest team across all events.
- Team with most money Fund-raised
MAPS
Always run on the right hand side of the road or path to allow returning runner space to run
1 Mile: Out and back
5K: Out and back:
Day of Race: Packet Pick up, Registration
Starts at 6:30 am. Be sure to try and pick up your packet before hand or come early as day of can be quite crowded
Proper Bib Placement
We will be using a RFID chip timing system with camera backup (ask us how to purchase a photo of your finish) to capture your race time. All participants will be assigned a bib number with RFID chip attached to the back. For us to properly time your race, our staff and video camera needs to be able to read your bib number as you cross the finish line. Race bibs must be worn on the outside of your clothing on the front of your jersey/shirt (as shown in the picture to the left). Please do not, crimple or fold the bib as this will damage the RFID chip. If you do not wear the bib as requested, your chip may not be read properly, and no time will be recorded in the results.
You may keep both your bib and chip following the race. It does not need to be returned.
DID YOU KNOW? Timing systems have a very difficult job. They must read hundreds, or perhaps thousands of timing chips as they cross a start, split, or finish line. This can be especially challenging in wet or harsh conditions. All our systems operate at an ultra-high frequency and therefore are less susceptible to interference, but not impossible. Each of our chips contains a tiny microprocessor and transmitter, as well as two antennas. The antennas send the chip number to the receiving antennas connected to the timing system. The chips have no internal battery. So how do they transmit a signal? When the chip comes in range of an antenna, it receives a wakeup signal from the timing system. That signal is strong enough that the chip can harness the energy within the signal to power itself on for less than a tenth of a second. During that short time, the chip transmits its number to the antenna. In fact, the chip may do this several times. Proper placement of the chip is extremely important. For running events, the chip is placed horizontally on the back of the bib. For best results, the bib should be pinned on the chest with safety pins using the top two holes
Finish line Photos
Relive the moment you crossed the Finish Line by purchasing your digital copy!
Photos are $10.00 and can be ordered at the Timing Tent after completion of your race by simply filling out a form and payment with your; name, bib number, event and approximate finish time and maybe what you were wearing to help us locate you if for some reason we are unable to find you by your bib number. Or thru the event online store.
Become a Promoter
EARN MONEY BY PROMOTING RACE TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY
HFA is offering 20% on every registration that you help bring in via your unique promotor code. For more info, clink here and learn how set up your promoter account.
FAQ
Refunds / Transfer Policy / Disqualifing
NO Refund on race entry fees. Hearts for Autism does allow for race fees to be transfer to other race events if available.
Transfer Policy: $5.00 fee for any transfer (event to event or participant to participant)
Disqualifying participants for using other someone else Bib. Any participant who runs under someone else’s bib will be disqualified and will not be scored. For the safety of our runners, and in case of a medical emergency, it is imperative that the registration data associated with the race number belongs to the person wearing the bib. If race organizers become aware that a runner has participated in one of our events with a bib that is not registered to that runner, both the runner and the person to whom the bib is registered will be prohibited from participating in subsequent Hearts For Autism or Athletic Race Management events for a minimum of two years.
Sponsors
We would like to thank our sponsor for their support of Hearts for Autism. Be sure to support them by visiting their site by clicking their logo on the left hand side of this page.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Registration Director
- Website
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