Autism Run/Walk/Bike

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

April 2-8, 2026 is World Autism Acceptance Week and promotes inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with ASD is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. Help us raise funds for a special non-profit organization who is making a difference, by participating in our virtual run/walk/bike that you can do from anywhere!

This race benefits: The Autism Society of America, the nation’s oldest leading grassroots autism organization.

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR VIRTUAL RUN

Register for the race and print your bib (optional).
Complete a 1k, 5K, 10k or Half Marathon run/walk/bike at your convenience, any time, anywhere between April 2- 8, 2026.
Submit your time (optional) to see how you placed overall and print your finisher certificate.
Your medal (and shirt if purchased) will be shipped directly to you.
Feel free to join the private Virtual Runs for a Purpose Facebook Group to share photos and celebrate with other participants.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

Autism Race Medal
Printable Race Bib
Printable Finisher Certificate

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I print my bib?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your bib number and option to print.
How do I print my finisher certificate?
Once you submit your time after completing the race, there will be an option to print your finisher certificate.
Do I have to submit my time to get my swag?
No, submitting your time is optional, your medal and shirt (if purchased) will be mailed to you.
How do I track and submit my time?
You can use any time tracking app available in the app store to keep track of your time. Submitting your time is simply manually entering your completed time on the results page. You can spread your distance over time if needed.‍
Can I create a team?
During registration, you will have the option to create a team name. Share your team name with others so when they go to register, they look for your team name to join.
Do all team members have to run/walk/bike together?
No, that is the great part about a virtual race! Each team member can run/walk/bike at their own pace on their own time.‍
Do all team members have to do the same distance?
No, each team member can choose to do their own distance.‍
When will I get my medal and/or shirt?
Medals will start to ship the first week of March through the end of the race. Shirts ordered by March 8th will arrive in time for the race. Shirts ordered after March 8th are not guaranteed to arrive in time for the race.

SWAG

Registration includes: race medal, bib and finisher certificate.

SHIRTS

Shirts are available for $20.

About the Organizer

Runs for a Purpose is a virtual race organization founded in 2020 that hosts run and walk events supporting charitable causes. Participants can complete races from anywhere while helping raise awareness and funds for organizations focused on health, mental health, and community support.

Since launching, Runs for a Purpose has supported more than 40,000 participants and raised over $370,000 for 30+ charities. Each event is designed to be flexible, allowing participants to choose their distance, track their activity using any fitness app, and complete the race on their own schedule.

All race operations—including registration, digital bibs, finisher certificates, and results tracking—are managed through a secure third-party race platform used by Runs for a Purpose.

Each race supports a specific cause, including:

You can learn more about each event and register on their individual race pages.