As of February 26th this event has sold out!
Thank you for your support!
Join us for our 3rd Annual Run for Autism Event - A community awareness & acceptance event to support Arizona Autism United, an organization providing services to local families living with autism and other developmental disabilities since 2006.
With an alarming rate of 1 in 36 children in the U.S. with a diagnosis of autism, your support is critical!
Register to run, walk or enjoy the side games and activities that we will have available for attendees. You can also create a team and invite your family members and friends. This is also a great team building opportunity for your company staff while supporting Arizona families living with autism. Everyone is welcome!!
100% of the proceeds will go to programs for families in need.
Registration fees
5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$35.00Sep 22 – Jan 11
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$40.00Jan 12 – Feb 11
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$45.00Feb 12 – Mar 8
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1 Mile Family Fun Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00Sep 22 – Jan 11
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$25.00Jan 12 – Feb 11
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$30.00Feb 12 – Mar 8
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Virtual Run Closed
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$35.00Sep 22 - Mar 8
Sponsorship Opportunities
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For sponsorship opportunities, contact us at Events@AZAunited.org
Mail-in and Virtual Registration
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing. Mail-in registrations will be accepted until March 4, 2024.
We are excited to announce our Run for Autism Virtual Race. A virtual race is a race that can be ran at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like. All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event dri-fit tech t-shirt. All you have to do is register above! Please note - your virtual packet will be mailed out the week of March 11th.
Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com
Team Registration
Register a team of 2 or more and receive $5 off each team member's registration! All participants must register at the same time to receive this discount. Discount only applies to teams of at least 2 participants. Once your team is created, customize your team fundraising page and start raising money!
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What You Get!
Custom Event Finisher's Medal for ALL participants
Custom Event Dri-Fit Shirt for ALL participants - option to choose 'No Shirt' for $5 off your registration
Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 5K event only. Our age groups are the following:
- 8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Older
Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)
Event managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.
Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.
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Race Day Information
Race Day packet pickup will be available beginning at 8:00am at Freestone Park
We accept cash, and credit cards on race day (checks are no longer accepted) This event is sold out so there will be no race day registration.
Cost of registration on race day will be:
5K - $501 Mile Family Fun Run - $40
We welcome wheelchairs, strollers, wagons and leashed pets!
No roller blades, bicycles, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
Please note - this is an open use park and does not close for our event.
This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds due to weather
Course Maps
Packet Pick-up Opportunities
Friday, March 8, 2024 from 3:00 - 6:00pm at Road Runner Sports in Tempe (map)
- Road Runner Sports is located at 43 S McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Freestone Park (race location) beginning at 8:00am.
Event schedule
- Fri, March 8, 2024 3:00 PM - Packet Pickup at Road Runner Sports in Tempe from 3-6pm
- Sat, March 9, 2024 8:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup Opens
- Sat, March 9, 2024 9:00 AM - 5K Begins
- Sat, March 9, 2024 9:10 AM - 1 Mile Family Fun Run Begins
- Sat, March 9, 2024 10:00 AM - Awards Ceremony (approx)
Contact information
- Event contact
- StartLine Racing
- info@startlineracing.com
- Phone
- +1 480-912-7878
- Website
- Visit website