2026 Autism Society of the Heartland 5K/1K Fun Run

The connection is you.™

Looking for a fun way to give back with your family? Join Autism Society - The Heartland for our Annual 5K/1K Fun Run on April 4, 2026. This event gives participants the opportunity to run or walk a 5K or 1K course at Aspiria (former Sprint Campus).  Our 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. followed by our 1K at 9:15a.m. All participants (1K and 5K) are eligible to order a t-shirt separately from the race registration fee. Registered 5K in-person participants receive chip timing.  All 5K and 1K race finishers will receive a finishers medal.

If you have additional questions about the race, please visit our FAQs page.

This race will benefit all those connected to the Autism community in Kansas and Missouri.  This is an all weather event that will be run/walked unless the race director, at their sole discretion, determines that the weather conditions are not safe to run in, at which time the race will be cancelled. No refunds will be given.

Become a Sponsor

At the finish line, there will be a vendor and resource fair to showcase companies that offer services and support for families touched by Autism. If you would like to join the resources fair and become a Sponsor for this event, please click here for our Sponsorship levels and commitment form. You can make Sponsorship payments online here or mail a check with the commitment form to Autism Society - The Heartland, P.O. Box 4455, Olathe, KS 66063. For more information about sponsoring this event, please contact sam.cook@asaheartland.org.

Autism Society - The Heartland is holding its packet pickup event on Friday, April 3rd from 3-6pm.  This will be held at a site to be determined. This will allow you to pick up your race packets (and Bib for 5K runners) ahead of the crowd for our 5K/1K Fun Run at Aspiria Campus on 4/4 at 8:00 a.m. (5K) and 9:15a.m. (1K).  If you are going to pick up your packet at the event on the 4th, please allow additional time by arriving at least 30 minutes prior to the start of your race!

2026 Event FAQ 

Where can I enter the Autism Society - The Heartland 5K/1K Fun Run? 

You can find all the details and enter the Autism Society - The Heartland 5K/1K Fun Run here.

Who can take part? 

Autism Society - The Heartland 5K/1K Fun Run is for anyone! All participants in the 5K and 1K need to register, except for children age five and under, who can participate in the 1K for free.

What are the distance options? 

There is a 5km and a 1km option.

What is included in the registration fee?

• In-Person 5K - Finisher's Medal, sponsorship materials, and chip timing.  
• In-Person 1K - Finisher's Medal, sponsorship materials

What if it rains/snows on race morning?

This is an all weather event that will be run/walked unless the race director, at their sole discretion, determines that the weather conditions are not safe to run in, at which time the race will be cancelled.  No refunds will be given.

Can I receive a refund for this event?

No. Our refund policy for this event has been clearly posted on our website since registration began and refunds are not allowed for this race.

Will there be a prize for the top runners?

Yes. There will be awards given to the top male and top female in-person 5K finishers and top male and female masters finishers. These awards will be given to the winners the day of the event, April 12, 2025.. There will also be awards for the following for the top three female and male finishers in each the following age groups:

• 10 and under
• 11-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60 and over

Prizes will not be awarded to In-Person 1K runners

How will I know if I am a top runner who will receive a prize?

Top 5K runners will be announced at the event.

Where can I see the results? 

Race results for the 5K runners will be posted the day of the race here.