5K for Fragile X

Superheroes are back once again!! 

Join us on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 for the 13th Annual 5K Walk/Race for Fragile X and celebrate our Southern California Fragile X Community! Click Here for Event Details for Participants 

Why race for Fragile X syndrome? 

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the leading known cause of inherited intellectual disability and the leading single gene cause of Autism. Fraxsocal’s mission is to promote public awareness and with your help we can accomplish this goal! Also, to provide a forum for families and children with FXS to meet & greet and create a stronger FXS community! We also support research for effective treatments and ultimately a cure for FXS. Treatments for Fragile X are likely to help people affected by autism, Alzheimer’s, and other brain disorders.

Fragile X Community 

A Family Fun Day will proceed after the walk with Family, Friends, Food and Fun!! It's a great time to chat with other families affected by fragile X syndrome (FXS) and it's also a nice opportunity for you to take your kid(s) or adult(s) with FXS or any disability for that matter, judgement free! 

How to participate:

• Participate in person: Sign up to walk, run, bike, scoot or stroll (it's a very family friendly walk/run) All you do is click the "Sign up" button above and register yourself and the whole family! Mark your calendar and be sure to arrive early so you can get your FREE t-shirt and goodies before we begin. 

• Participate virtually: Sign up by clicking the "Sign up" button above and register yourself and the whole family! (Make sure you have someone there in person to pick up your t-shirts otherwise you will be donating them to our organization in which we say, "thank you"! ) 

• Start a Fundraiser: Whether you are participating in person or virtually you can start an individual fundraiser (starting goal is $250) and attach it to a TEAM (Starting goal of $2,500) in the honor of your Fragile X Super Hero.

• Become a Sponsor:  Whether you personally, your company or a company you know are interested we have multiple packages to choose from! 

• Recognize a participant with a fun, inspirational sign to be placed along the 5K course!

Race Fundraising Goal: $75,000 Last year we raised over $55,000!!! Let's see if we can top that!! Donations can be made by clicking the Donate Tab.

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Inform your network of supporters! Use these Social Media graphic template to help you tell others that you are racing and/or fundraising! Invite them to race or donate in your honor or in the honor of your Fragile X Superhero.

Map to find us

More about our organization: 
FRAGILE X ASSOCIATION of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (FRAXSOCAL)
Our non-profit organization was formed to promote public awareness of Fragile X Syndrome with special emphasis on educators and health professionals; provide a forum for families and children with Fragile X to meet and share their ideas, concerns and problems; and support scientific research on Fragile X Syndrome.

STORE

This year you can order extra T shirts or purchase a sign to recognize someone special!  Shop here

Congrats you did it!!! 

Hello Event Participants,

Thank you for participating in the 13th Annual 5K for Fragile X Run/Walk Fundraiser & Family Fun Day/Expo. We truly appreciate your support in raising awareness and funds for the Fragile X community. We are better and stronger together.

Event Details
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
120 E Via Verde Dr, San Dimas, CA 91773

Please look for event signage to guide you to parking and the event area. After passing through the payment booth, continue straight and turn left into the small parking lot.

Parking Information: Recent Rate Increase

-General parking: $15 per car (credit/debit card accepted; if paying cash, please bring the exact amount)

-Seniors (65+) and vehicles with handicap placards: $8

-Free parking is available outside the park; please read and follow posted parking signs

Weather:

-Rain or shine, the event goes on.  Dress in layers.  Superhero costumes are optional. Official 13th Annual 5K T-shirts are guaranteed for participants who register no later than March 21st, 2026.

What to Bring:

-Beach chairs, blankets, umbrellas, rain ponchos, canopies—anything that will help you stay comfortable.  We will have free food and beverages available, but feel free to bring any preferred items.

Check-In Information

-Opens at 09:00 am

-If you registered online in advance, please visit the table marked “Check-In” to check in and receive your T-shirt (guaranteed for those who registered by March 21st).

-If you have not registered yet, please scan QR code posted near “Check-in” table to register online. Volunteers will be available to assist.  Once registered, please proceed to the “Check-In” table to check in.  A T-shirt may be available while supplies last.

Schedule of Events (Subject to Change)

9:00 am:  Check-in Opens

-During this time, take photos with superheroes, get your face painted, enjoy music by DJ William Perez, check out all the great items at the raffle tables, visit vendor booths, create a team sign, and find a spot on the lawn to gather your team.

09:45 am:  Opening remarks:

Dr. Gary Feldman from the Fragile X Clinic at Miller’s Children’s Hospital, Long Beach, and Gretchen Slusser FRAXSOCAL President

10:15 am:  Group photo

All participants, sponsors, and volunteers to gather near starting area for group photo

10:30 am:  Run/Walk/Roll begins.  

Enjoy the course, or hang back and relax. The choice is yours

11:00 am – 2:00 pm:  Family Fun Day

-Free food available: slice of pizza, chips, cookie, and water

-DJ William Perez providing music throughout the event

-Bubble show and hands on bubble stations (11am-1pm)

-Superhero characters (09:30am-11:30am)

-Face painting (09:30am-11:30am)

-raffle (09:00am-12:30pm)

-Vendor booths

-Yard Games

-Playground

1pm  Participant recognition

-Shout outs to all our superheros and fundraising teams

Raffle:

Ticket price: $2 per ticket, 3 tickets for $5

Visit vendor booths to earn a free raffle ticket!

Raffle drawing: 1245pm.  Must be present to win

Run/Walk Route:

A map of the park and route will be available onsite.

Onsite sponsor booths: 

Shionogi, Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, Mirum, Inland Respite, Amnova Clinical Research, PCVMURCOR, Jovie Nannies + Sitters, and Green Tree Jewelry 

Help Us Spread the Word

Please share event information with friends, family, and coworkers. Share on social media, tag @fraxsocal, and use #fraxsocal5k.

Questions:

Please contact us at info@fraxsocal.org or Fragilexassociation@gmail.com.

Thank you for your continued support.

5K for Fragile X Committee

Event Location is at the “Picnic Valley” off 120 E Via Verde Dr (Bonelli Park) on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 from 9am - 2pm.

People will be arriving to get their t-shirts between 9am-10 am. Race starts at 10:30am and some finish as early as 20 minutes others take up to an hour. We plan to start serving food at 11am and then there will be activities including lawn games, live DJ, and a raffle.

You will need to bring your own table, chairs, easy up and anything else you need for your booth. It's totally up to you how long you want to be there. You are welcome anytime (you can set up as early as 8am or as late as 11am. It's a grassy/uneven ground so be prepared to get creative with set up.

You will need to unload in the parking lot and carry/wheel in your set up. Booths should be cleared out by 3pm.

Parking is in Swim Beach Parking lot. Parking Map below.

For those interested in FUNDRAISING this is for YOU!

Follow these step-by-step instructions & tips and you’ll be on your way!

Step #1 -- Personalize your INDIVIDUAL fundraising page but be sure to LINK your Fragile X Superhero TEAM Fundraiser at the bottom of the form (Don't see your team you can select "New Team Fundraiser")! When you selected to "Become A Fundraiser" we provided some basic info for you, but we encourage you to add your photo, a banner, and a personal story.  Remember...people like to donate to other people! We created some Canva templates if you want to use them.

Step #2 -- Consider a donation to your own page first (others will follow your lead!) Click here to fill out your form "Become a Fundraiser" 

Step #3 -- Share your fundraising page with your family, friends, and colleagues.  You may do this by sharing your page to your social accounts, via email, or text.  Make it easy for people to donate!

Once the donations start rolling in...

Tip #1 -- Thank your donors.  You may send email directly from your fundraising page.

Tip #2 -- Share your journey on social media using our dedicated hashtags: #5k4FX #5KforFX #fragilexawareness #FRAXSOCAL

Tip #3 -- Ask for help when you need it!  Our Fundraising Support Team is here for you -- contact: fragilexassociation@gmail.com

On behalf of FRAXSOCAL, we thank you for the contribution of your time and energy to help us reach this year's fundraising goal. We could not do this without people like you.