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8th Annual Heroes for Autism 5K and 1 Mile

Date:
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location:
Edgar M. Queeny County Park
550 Weidman Road
Manchester, Missouri
United States
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Links:
freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org Register at raceroster.com
Tags:
1 Miles 5k Run

The Freddie Ford Family Foundation is a nonprofit supporting under-served families impacted by autism and are raising awareness and acceptance of autism. The Annual Heroes for Autism 5K and Mile is the annual event to spread awareness and acceptance of autism. It is a family friendly event with music, bounce house, vendors as well as food and drinks for donations. Join the fun dressed as your favorite super hero! This event is for walkers and runners of all ages and abilities.

The funds raised by this event will support the Freddie Ford Family Foundation programs for social skills, health and fitness, and community education.

Early Bird Registration fee: $35 for 5k and $25 for Mile. Kids 11 and under are free with a paid registration and can participate in the fun run with adult supervision. Registration fee will increase to $45 for 5k and $35 for mile as of May 1.

Family Discount! Register 5 or more people, and get a $10/person discount. *Must register in a single transaction.

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