The Autism 5K is a run/walk to benefit families affected by autism. Every 20 minutes a child is diagnosed with autism and 1 in 68 children are currently diagnosed. Overall, more than 1.5 million Americans are affected.

The race starts in the Railyard then takes you on a tour of Haymarket Park and back to finish on Canopy Street.

For Serious & Not So Serious Runners - Prizes will be awarded for the best Light It Up Blue outfit as well as overall winner.

Register by March 28 in order to guarantee an event shirt

Following the race, join us for refreshments and snacks.

The race starts in the Railyard then takes you on a tour of Haymarket Park and back to finish on Canopy Street.

The 2018 Capital City Fun Run for Kids will begin at 10:00 AM on April 7th. This fun run is non-competitive and is one loop around the block to support families affected by autism. You can also run/walk the 5K and/or the Kid's Fun Run.

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 3rd Annual Capital City Blue Run for Autism. Please see the below sponsorship opportunities. We thank you in advance for your generous contribution which is tax deductible: Tax ID #: 76-0842403

Media Sponsor $2,500+
Everything from Platinum Sponsor plus the logo on printed material.

Platinum Sponsor - $1,000
• The feature logo displayed on T-shirts, AFN website, Facebook and Twitter
• Company-name on the Cube show at the event
• Company-supplied banner featured at the event
• A special thank you in Pre-Run/Walk announcements
• Company-supplied material to go in course packets which each runner will receive
• Space available to set up and distribute corporate material
• 8 Complimentary race entries

Gold Sponsor - $500
• Company or individual name/logo displayed on T-shirts, AFN website, Facebook and Twitter
• Company-supplied banner featured at the event
• A special thank you in Pre-Run/Walk announcements
• Company-supplied material to go in course packets which each runner will receive
• Space available to set up and distribute corporate material
• 6 Complimentary race entries

Silver Sponsor - $300 (or items of equal value)
• Company or individual name/logo displayed on T-shirts, AFN website, Facebook and Twitter
• A special thank you in Pre-Run/Walk announcements
• Company-supplied material to go in course packets which each runner will receive
• Space available to set up and distribute corporate material
• 4 Complimentary race entries

Bronze Sponsor - $150 (or items of equal value)
• Company or individual name displayed on T-shirts, AFN website, Facebook and Twitter
• A special thank you in Pre-Run/Walk announcements
• Company-supplied material to go in course packets which each runner will receive
• 2 Complimentary race entries

All proceeds will go to the mission of the Autism Family Network. www.autismfamilynetwork.org

For event related questions please click on the "Contact the Organizers" button on the left-hand side of this page.