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Date:
Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location:
443 Moffett Drive
Lufkin, Texas
75935
United States
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1.5 Miles 5k Run Trail Walk

Join Center Missionary Baptist Church, Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 443 Moffett Drive, Center, Texas, for the annual Superheroes for Autism 5K! This 5K course through the scenic trails and parks of Center, Texas, is a good fit for both the serious runner or those who prefer a slower pace, and is a fun way to show love and support to the autism community in Shelby County. Funds raised by this event will benefit Uniting Pieces, a ministry of Center MBC, and will be used to provide resources and assistance to families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

RACE CATEGORIES:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of each category below will receive a prize.

Male and Female { 9-12 } { 13-19 } { 20-29 } { 30-39 } { 40-49 } { 50-59 } { 60+ }

REGISTRATION FEES

Adult (18+): 5K Runner or Walker $30

Teen (9-17): Runner or Walker $15 with a registered adult

Anyone who registers for the 5K prior to March 1st will receive a free event t-shirt. Those who register after March 1st will only receive a free event t-shirt subject to availability. Those registering for the 1.5 mile walk have the option to purchase t-shirts while supplies last.

PRE-RACE PICK-UP:

March 30th-April 3, 2026

9:00 AM-3:00 PM at Farmers State Bank (115 Shelbyville Street, Center, TX)

We STRONGLY encourage you to pick up your race packet in advance. Anyone who picks up their packet in advance will be able to take advantage of a priority entrance.

ACTIVITIES:

7:30 AM-8:30 AM Late Registration/Check-In Time

8:00 AM-1:00 PM Meet & Greet Superheroes

8:00 AM-1:00 PM Ballpark Concessions, Sponsor Booths Open

9:00 AM 5K Run/Walk (timed)

9:15 AM 1.5 Mile Walk, Roll, or Stroll (untimed)

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Superhero $1000

Large Company logo on back of race t-shirts

Placement of sponsors’ promotional merchandise or materials in race packets

Recognition on Facebook, RunSignUp.com, and centermbc.org

Your company banner to be displayed at the event

Gold Hero $500

Medium company logo on back of race t-shirts

Placement of sponsors’ promotional merchandise or materials in race packets

Recognition on Facebook, RunSignUp.com, and centermbc.org

Silver Hero $300

Small logo on back of race t-shirts

Placement of sponsors’ promotional merchandise or materials in race packets

Recognition on T-Shirts, Facebook, RunSignUp.com, and centermbc.org

Bronze Hero $200

Company or individual name on back of race t-shirts if there is room. Otherwise, Bronze Hero names will be printed on a card and placed inside race packets.

Donations under $200 cannot be acknowledged on the race t-shirts due to space limitations but are very much appreciated and will help meet the needs of families impacted by ASD.

Contact Brandon Jones at 318-692-0523 if you would like to be a sponsor.

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