Race Towards Autism Acceptance 10k
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Event overview
The Race Towards Autism Acceptance takes place on April 18, 2026 at Pratt Park in Fredericksburg, VA. The event includes in-person and virtual options and supports Cooking Autism, Inc., a nonprofit that provides life-skills and cooking classes to special education classrooms in the Greater Fredericksburg area. The event features live music on the race path and a family festival with a bounce house, slide, DJ music, games, vendors, playground, food trucks, animals, and Project Lifesaver.
Distances
- 10k
- 5k
- 1-Miler
- 1/4 Mile Dash
Course, services and awards
The course departs from Pratt Park on paved routes that are described as fairly flat with minimal hills. The 5k is an out-and-back route; the 10k consists of two laps of the 5k course. Water stations are provided - eight on the 10k and four on the 5k - with Gatorade available at some stations. The event is chip timed and provides a finisher’s medal and race shirt; shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before April 8. Live race results will be posted online and via a race-day QR code. Packet pickup is available at the event and race day registration is offered, with a stated price increase on race morning. Awards include top three men and women overall and first and second in standard age groups from 19 & under through 70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
