2026 Autism Society of the Heartland 5K/1K Fun Run
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Overland Park, KS
- 5750 Sprint Parkway, 5750 Sprint Parkway, 66211
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A heartwarming 5K/1K Fun Run benefiting the Autism community, offering a supportive atmosphere and a chance to give back.
- Fun
- For a Cause
Fun
For a CauseGood fit for
- Chip Timed
Chip TimedJoin the Autism Society - The Heartland for their Annual 5K/1K Fun Run in Overland Park, supporting the Autism community in Kansas and Missouri. This event offers a welcoming opportunity to run or walk, whether you choose the 5K with chip timing or the shorter 1K. It's a chance to connect with others and contribute to a meaningful cause, all while enjoying a morning out. Finishers for both distances receive a medal, and a vendor and resource fair awaits at the finish line.
What to expect
- Participate in a 5K with optional chip timing or a family-friendly 1K walk/run.
- Receive a finisher's medal for completing either distance.
- Explore a vendor and resource fair at the finish line.
Standout details
- Benefits the Autism Society - The Heartland
- 5K and 1K distances available
- Finisher medal for all participants
- Vendor and resource fair at finish line
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Distances & registration
4 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1K
Sat, Apr 4, 9:15 AM CDT · From $23.95
Opens Jan 3, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Mar 15, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 AM CDT · From $36.35
Opens Jan 3, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Feb 15, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
Resource Fair Exhibitor
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 AM CDT · From $82.00
Opens Jan 3, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Apr 3, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
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Five years old and under participant
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 AM CDT · From $0.00
Opens Feb 23, 2026, 9:17 AM CST · Closes Apr 4, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
- Race swag
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From the organizer
The connection is you.™
Looking for a fun way to give back with your family? Join Autism Society - The Heartland for our Annual 5K/1K Fun Run on April 4, 2026. This event gives participants the opportunity to run or walk a 5K or 1K course at Aspiria (former Sprint Campus) . Our 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. followed by our 1K at 9:15a.m. All participants (1K and 5K) are eligible to order a t-shirt separately from the race registration fee. Registered 5K in-person participants receive chip timing. All 5K and 1K race finishers will receive a finishers medal.
If you have additional questions about the race, please visit our FAQs page .
This race will benefit all those connected to the Autism community in Kansas and Missouri. This is an all weather event that will be run/walked unless the race director, at their sole discretion, determines that the weather conditions are not safe to run in, at which time the race will be cancelled. No refunds will be given.
Become a Sponsor
At the finish line, there will be a vendor and resource fair to showcase companies that offer services and support for families touched by Autism. If you would like to join the resources fair and become a Sponsor for this event, please click here for our Sponsorship levels and commitment form. You can make Sponsorship payments online here or mail a check with the commitment form to Autism Society - The Heartland, P.O. Box 4455, Olathe, KS 66063. For more information about sponsoring this event, please contact sam.cook@asaheartland.org .
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