Autism Society to Host Walk & 5K

From the Howard County Autism Society: The Howard County Autism Society (HCAS), a trusted resource to hundreds of individuals and families living with autism in Howard County, MD and the surrounding area, will hold its 11th Annual One Step Closer Walk and 5K Run on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, MD. Proceeds from the event will support HCAS’ programs and services for individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and the local community.

This annual event brings together those touched by the autism spectrum disorder in a supportive, energizing and fun environment. HCAS provides a place where the local community can benefit from families’ collective experience and expertise, helping others navigate the path they themselves have traveled on this journey. All proceeds from the event stay in Howard County and directly impact the lives of children and adults with autism.

The event will feature a timed 5K run around Centennial Lake, a “Lake Walk” of the same distance, and a shorter three-quarter mile “Piece of Cake Walk.” We have runners and walkers who participate individually as well as in teams to harness their fundraising power and make this a spirited, hands-on experience! There will be children’s activities, including face painting, Star Wars costumed performers, a moon bounce and other inflatable games. The event also features a variety of exhibitor tables for local businesses, organizations and health & human service agencies. Microbusiness owned and operated by those on the autism spectrum will again be highlighted.

Online registration is available here through October 4th. Race day registration is available on-site.

Event timeline is as follows:

• 9am Registration and packet pick-up, complimentary breakfast for runners, walkers, sponsors.
• 9:40am Welcome and introductions
• 10am Starting time for 5K race participants
• 10:10am Starting time for walk participants
• 11:15am Awards and closing remarks.

Click here to see this event on the Patch Calendar.

Image via the Howard County Autism Society