Register before April 1 to Guarantee Your 2024 Autism Superhero 5K Official T-Shirt!
EVENT INFORMATION: Use the blue tabs to find the info you need to start your Autism Superhero journey.
Volunteers help bring out the Autism Superhero in us all!
Event Shift | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | assist with getting the park ready for attendees, setting up vendor displays, welcoming attendees at registration, keeping the 5K course safe, operating family-friendly event activities, and selling raffle tickets
Clean-Up Shift | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | assist with collecting HMEA’s Autism Resource Central’s materials from Polar Park and packing up for next year
Click HERE to read the volunteer liability waiver.
Ready to sign up? Click HERE to become an Autism Superhero Volunteer!
5K COURSE INFO
- Check-In Time: 8:00am to 9:30am
- Certified USATF course around Downtown Worcester.
- Cost: If you wish to participate in the 5K course around downtown Worcester, regardless of whether you’re walking or running, you must pay the 5K course rate.
- Anyone who registers prior to April 1st will receive a free event t-shirt.
- All 5K course registrants will receive a participation medal. Each category has prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
RACE CATEGORIES:
Male and Female 13-20
Male and Female 21-30
Male and Female 31-40
Male and Female 41-50
Male and Female 51-60
Male and Female 61+
Male and Female Wheelchair Racers
PRE-RACE PICK-UP
Monday, April 22 to Friday, April 26 | 10:00am to 4:00pm
HMEA’s Autism Resource Central
712 Plantation Street | Worcester, MA
We strongly encourage you to stop by the Center and pick up your bib beforehand. Anyone who checks in before the 27th will be able to use a priority entrance and skip the line to get into the event.
1 MILE COURSE INFO
Take a leisurely stroll inside Polar Park with our 1-mile course. More details coming soon!
PRE-EVENT PICK-UP
Monday, April 22 to Friday, April 26 | 10:00am to 4:00pm
HMEA’s Autism Resource Central
712 Plantation Street | Worcester, MA
We strongly encourage you to stop by the Center and check in beforehand. Anyone who checks in before the 27th will be able to use a priority entrance and skip the line to get into the event.
KIDS FUN RUN
Begins at 12:00pm | Listen for In-Park Announcements
Those ages 12 and Under May Participate | Must be Accompanied by a Registered Adult
All Registered Kids Receive a Participation Medal
Visit with Smiley Ball, the WooSox Mascot
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Prizes Each Age Category:
Kids 10 to 12
Kids 5 to 9
Kids 4 and Under
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where is Polar Park?
Polar Park is located at 100 Madison St, Worcester, MA 01608
Where do I park?
You can get information about parking on the Polar Park website at www.milb.com/worcester/ballpark/parking
How do I register?
Use the registration form at the bottom of this page to register to attend the 2024 Autism Superhero 5K as a runner, walker, or event attendee. Please note that registering for the event doesn’t automatically put you on a team or start your fundraising page. You must go to our JustGiving site to start your fundraising page and create or join a team. See “How do I start fundraising?” below for instructions.
What time is check-in?
Check-in for the Autism Superhero 5K is from 8:00am to 9:30am on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Day of registration is available, but we strongly recommend preregistering using the form below to make your pre-race check-in quicker.
How do I get my t-shirt and race bib?
You can pick up your t-shirt and bib during registration and check-in on the day of the event. However, we strongly encourage you to stop by the Center and check in beforehand.
Monday, April 22 to Friday, April 26 | 10:00am to 4:00pm
HMEA’s Autism Resource Central
712 Plantation Street | Worcester, MA
Anyone who checks in before the 27th will be able to use a priority entrance and skip the line to get into the event.
How do I start fundraising?
We’re so glad you asked! You can set up your fundraising page for the Autism Superhero 5K at justgiving.com/campaign/superhero2024.
Click on the orange START FUNDRAISING button to create your account and get your page set up or join one of the already-created teams listed in the right-hand column. Please note, creating a fundraising page or team does not automatically register you for the event, you must use the registration form at the bottom of this page to attend the event as a runner, walker, or attendee.
Click HERE for instructions on starting your personal and team fundraising page!
How do I start or join a team?
You’ll have the option to start your own team when you design your fundraising page, or you can go to the Autism Superhero 5K event page at justgiving.com/campaign/superhero2024 and join one of the teams listed on the right.
Click HERE for instructions on starting your personal and team fundraising page!
Can I hold a fundraising event to help my fundraising efforts?
We are happy to support you in any way we can to make your Autism Superhero 5K fundraising efforts a success!
Contact Kris at kcariglia@hmea.org for more information on hosting a 3rd party event for the Autism Superhero 5K.
Online registration for walkers is now closed. If you are interested in walking, you will be able to register at Polar Park on April 27th.
If you are interested in running the 5K route, you can register for $35 by scanning the QR code below.
