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Date:
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Location:
4200 S Park Rd
Kokomo, Indiana
46902
United States
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Get ready for a meaningful morning of movement and community at the Making Waves for Autism 5K, happening Saturday, April 25th at 10:00 AM at Jackson Morrow Park in Kokomo. Join us for a family-friendly, untimed 5K celebrating Autism Awareness Month while supporting ACE’s mission to provide inclusive, life-saving water safety and swim education for children of all abilities—with a special focus on children with autism.

Participant check-in begins at 9:30 AM. All ages and fitness levels are welcome to walk, run, or stroll. Proceeds from this event support ACE programs, with 15% donated as in-kind support to two selected ABA centers, and free admission provided to children enrolled in surrounding Kokomo ABA clinics. Join us for a fun, uplifting day filled with purpose, community, and impact—and help us make waves that save lives. 🧩

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