Aut2Run for Autism (15K, 5K, 10K, Fun-K, 1 Mile & Virtual Race)

We are excited to welcome you back to an in-person Aut2Run at California State University Channel Islands on Sunday, April 26th, 2026! For those of you who can't experience Aut2Run in-person, but would still like to support Autism Society Ventura County, we will be offering a virtual option for you to participate in. This year is extra special to us as we celebrate Aut2Run's 14th anniversary!

100% of the proceeds from Aut2Run go directly towards fulfilling Autism Society Ventura County's (ASVC) mission to create connections, empowering all with Autism to live fully. ASVC works to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum and their families to be fully included members of the community. They achieve this through education, advocacy, a variety of programs, increasing public awareness, and collaboration with other agencies.

ASVC programs are primarily for individuals, families and caregivers who have people in their lives with autism of all ages. We also collaborate with service providers, agency staff, educators and teachers, and professionals who are interested in furthering the mission of ASVC. Their programs are open to any individual, family, or community member impacted by autism. Our Board consists of all dedicated volunteers.

In-Person Race Information: 

10K (1/2 Road & 1/2 Trail) Run - 7:00am Please note, we have a strict course time limit for the 10K. All participants must be able to complete the 10K in 75 minutes (that is a 12 minute per mile pace).  If you do not reach the University Park Entrance (heading back to the South Quad after the trail loop) in 54 minutes, you will be transported to where the 5K joins in at Channel Islands Dr and will receive a DNF (Did Not Finish).
5K Run/Walk - 8:45am
1 Mile Run/Walk - 10:15am
Fun-K - 10:45am This event is for children under age 12 and for adults with special needs and their caregivers. Limited to 300 participants.
15K Hero Run - Participants run both the 10K and 5K events separately. The times from the two races will be combined to give you your 15K results. 

Virtual Race Information & Instructions:
Please choose a local safe route (since this event is virtual you can run​ or walk anywhere you like, we recommend a place that is safe with limited interruptions).
Please follow all local laws, stop at all lights, stop signs and be careful when you cross at any cross walk. ​Please be aware of your surroundings and be cautious as you will not be running or walking on a closed course. We cannot emphasize this enough. 
Maintain, at an absolute minimum, 6ft between you and anyone else not in your household.

Your race packet will be mailed to you the week of the race. 

Tracking your Virtual Race Distance:

Please use a GPS watch or phone with a GPS app (Strava or RunKeeper or two good ones) to track your time and distance. Upon completion you will then add your distance and time onto https://www.aut2run.org/Race/Results/2323#resultSetId-289928;perpage:100 anytime between April 18th and May 1st. Please note, submissions are based on the honor system and there are not awards for the virtual run. 

Packet Pick Up Information:

We highly recommend that all race participants pick up their packets on Saturday!!

Saturday Packet Pickup will help you avoid VERY long lines and reduce anxiety on race morning. The race packet consists of your required race bib, t-shirt, and goodie bag. 

• Saturday, April 25th 9:00am - 1:00pm at California State University Channel Islands (South Quad)
• Sunday, April 26th 6:00am - 10:45am at  California State University Channel Islands (South Quad)
  • Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your event start time. Expect lines at race morning packet pick up.

For more info on the Aut2Run event go to http://www.aut2run.org/          
For more info on ASVC go to http://www.autismventura.org/

To visit our Donation Gift Store please click here https://squareup.com/store/autism-society-ventura-county

Please consider making a donation and raising funds to benefit Autism support in Ventura County!

ALL registered finishers will receive one of our unique finisher medals and a soft event t-shirt.  Additional t-shirts, hats and other items are available for purchase in limited quantities at the event.

Make sure to use #Aut2Run! 

2026 Event Sponsorship Details

The 14th Annual Aut2Run 15K/10K/5K/1 Mile/Fun-K Charity Race benefiting the Autism Society of Ventura County will take place on Sunday, April 26th, 2026 on the beautiful campus of California State University Channel Islands. We need your help to continue supporting local families, kids, and adults with Autism! Our very popular event helps raise awareness and support for those living with Autism in our local community. All donations are tax deductible and 100% of the funds raised will benefit services and supports for families and individuals with Autism living right here in Ventura County.

Please complete the Sponsorship and Exhibitor Form and submit it with your donation by April 10, 2026. 
If you have any questions, please email Sponsorship@AutismVentura.org.

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10K (1/2 Road & 1/2 Trail) Run - 7:00am Please note, we have a strict course time limit for the 10K. All participants must be able to complete the 10K in 75 minutes (that is a 12 minute per mile pace). If you do not reach the University Park Entrance (heading back to the South Quad after the trail loop) in 54 minutes, you will be transported to where the 5K joins in at Channel Islands Dr and will receive a DNF (Did Not Finish). https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6635895563/ 

5K Run/Walk - 8:45 am https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6635895468/ 

1 Mile Run/Walk - 10:15am hhttps://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5984308000/

Fun-K - 10:45am This event is for children under age 12 and for adults with special needs and their caregivers. Limited to 300 participants.  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1970243594

15K Hero Run - Participants run both the 10K and 5K events separately. The times from the two races will be combined to give you your 15K results.

Event Location is at the South Quad on the CSUCI campus April 26th from 7am - 12pm 
1st Race, Fun Zone and Exhibition Fair Starts at 7am.

Each booth location will be provided with a 6 foot table and 2 chairs. Exhibitors are required to bring their own 10' x 10' canopy or rent one from us for $100. All booths need to have sand bags or weights for your canopy, it tends to get windy in the Quad. Please bring anything else you need for your booth. 

Set Up Saturday, April 25th 2-5pm.  You will be able to pull in to unload your tent and other items at your assigned spot. While we do have overnight security, please do not leave anything of value at your booth overnight. We will not be liable for any items that disappear overnight.

Limited set up is also possible on Sunday, April 26th from 5-6am. It is difficult for 100 vendors to drive in out of the quad in this short time frame on Sunday morning so we encourage all vendors to come on Saturday to set up and only plan to bring valuable items with you on Sunday that you can carry from where you park your car. Absolutely no vehicles will be allowed in the quad after 6am on Sunday and all booths must be ready for the public by 7am.

NO one can drive onto the grass in the Quad, you can pull up near the expo if you arrive before 6am on Sunday or arrive on Saturday. Otherwise you will need to unload in the parking lot and wheel in.

Booths should remain staffed until noon and be cleared out by 1pm.

Please note all booths will be along the walkway around the quad.  This will allow all booths to be ADA accessible and hopefully will increase foot traffic for all of the booths.  We hope you have a wonderful time at this year's Aut2Run.

Exhibitor Parking is in Lot A10 Parking Map Link

We highly recommend that pre-registered participants pick up your packet on Saturday, April 25th. This will help you avoid long lines on race morning. The race packet consists of your required race bib, t-shirt, and goodie bag.

Saturday, April 25th, 9am-1pm Location: SU Channel Islands South Quad (Race Site) 1 University Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012.

Sunday, April 26th, 6am-10:30am, CSU Channel Islands South Quad (Race Site) 1 University Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your event start time. Expect lines at race morning packet pick up.

Bring your REQUIRED Photo I.D. and please print the required (download it at this link) University Waiver, review it carefully, sign it and turn it in to receive your race bib. We will have some extra waivers at packet pick up. Parents must sign page 2 of the University Waiver for their kids. (For our first-timers, “bibs” are numbers each runner wears on their shirt).

NOTE! – Our custom race bibs have pull-off tabs for gear check. Take off this tab and attach it to a bag or article of clothing that you want to leave at our gear check booth which will be next to volunteer check in.

Please wear your bib on the front of your body, most people wear them over their belly.

Bib Pick up for Friends – You will need a copy of your friend’s photo I.D. AND a paper copy of their signed required University Waiver. They can text you a photo of their ID to show us if that is easier, but we must have their signed paper waiver to give to CSU Channel Islands. If you do not have both of these items, you will not be allowed to pick up someone else’s bib and they will need to pick it up themselves on Race Day. Late Packet Pickup opens at 6:00am on race day.

RACE TIMING – Disposable RFID tags are being used to record the times of the 15K, 10K and 5K events. They are attached to the back of the bib. Do NOT pull them off and avoid bending them as new ones will not be issued. Our timing company, Vendurance, will be posting results by age group and overall results for each race. Please do not interrupt them to ask about your time. Look for the results posted near their booth and online after the race.

IMPORTANT **Print and sign the required waiver and bring to bib pickup, in the PDF Below. This is required for EVERY runner. We will have copies to sign at packet pickup.

We recommend everyone enter off University Drive. Camarillo Street will be closed between Chapel Drive and Santa Barbara Avenue. During the race, there will be no exit access to Lewis Road. All participants must use Potrero for exiting during the race. If you picked up your packet prior to race morning please give yourself at least 30 minutes upon arrival to park and walk to the venue (which is where all of the booths are as well as the start/finish.) If you plan to pick up your packet on race morning, give yourself at least 55 minutes to park, receive your packet (shirt, bib, goody bag), and be ready for the start.

These are the 2026 Guidelines - Download the form at the bottom of the page.
Thank you for your interest in our event and t-shirt design contest! The winner will be selected in January by the Autism Society Ventura County Board. The winning design will be printed on over 3,500 t-shirts to be worn at the event by runners, walkers, and volunteers! 

Who can submit? The contest is open to all members of the Ventura County community who have Autism. There are no age restrictions. Two entries per person allowed. 

Contest deadline: All entries must be received no later than January 9th, 2026..

Prizes: The winning entry will receive 10 t-shirts and 5 race entries. They will also be recognized at the event and on the race website. 

Questions? Contact Ivonne at (805)496-1632 or programs@autismventura.org

How to submit?

All completed entries should be mailed to: Autism Society Ventura County
PO Box 1558, Camarillo, CA 93011
OR Emailed to programs@AutismVentura.org 

Art format: All artistic design formats are welcome; however, keep in mind that the design will need to be transferred by the t-shirt printer to an electronic format. Pen, pencil, crayon, and paint, along with digital designs are the most popular. You may use color. The final design may be limited to 3 colors. 

Design ideas: All ideas are welcome! 2026 is the 14th annual Aut2Run, and the theme is "Together We Shine". ASVC has moved away from using puzzle pieces in our marketing. Please avoid including them in your design submission. The Aut2Run event focuses on running and walking, as well as involving people of all ages to come together to support individuals with Autism and their families.