Fragile X 5K
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Event overview
The 5K for Fragile X takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in San Dimas, California. The event is held at Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park, 120 E Via Verde Dr, San Dimas, CA 91773. The main race distance is 5K. Registration fee for the 5K Run/Walk is $27.50, including a $2.50 processing fee. Registration closes on April 18, 2026.
Participation, program and fundraising
The event offers both in-person and virtual participation. In-person participants may walk, run, bike, scoot or stroll. In-person registrants receive a free t-shirt and event goodies before the race begins. A Family Fun Day follows the walk and includes family, friends, food and activities, and provides an opportunity for families affected by Fragile X syndrome to meet.
The event is organized by the Fragile X Association of Southern California (FRAXSOCAL). Fundraising options include individual fundraisers with a suggested starting goal of $250 and team fundraisers with a suggested starting goal of $2,500. The race fundraising goal is $75,000; the previous year raised over $55,000. The organization states its mission as promoting public awareness of Fragile X syndrome, providing a forum for families, and supporting scientific research. The event description notes that Fragile X syndrome is the leading known cause of inherited intellectual disability and a leading single-gene cause of autism. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
