History and Mission:
This is the third annual Outrun Autism Run/Walk in Cold Spring, NY. The race was founded by Kaitlyn Phillips, and has been carried on with the help of other Haldane High School students. Although the race route has changed from year to year, the desire to help locals with autism has remained at the heart of the event. Supporting autism awareness and research is an especially personal cause for the organizers, who have autistic family members. This year, all race proceeds go to PARC Preschool, which is a local center that supports children ages 3-5 with autism and developmental disabilities.
Race Info:
The Outrun Autism 5k starts and ends near the Cold Spring gazebo, with a beautiful view of the Hudson riverfront located at the bottom of Main Street. The course is fairly hilly but manageable for most ages, and loops through the quaint tourist town and Haldane campus before heading back the same way to the riverfront. In addition to the cause and young organizers, the wonderful scenery and small town community support are what make this race truly unique. Also, as both a run and walk, the race caters to a wide range of fitness levels, and is fit for both those who want to take it slow and those who want to beat a personal best. Tritag timing will be provided.
Day of:
Registration begins at 9:30am on Saturday, 4/22/17 in the gazebo by 2 Main Street, Cold Spring NY. Participants should register and pay if they have not already**, sign in, and collect their tritag, race bib, and safety pin. Race t-shirts, bottled water, and concessions will also be for sale (first come first serve!). The race will then start in front of the gazebo at 10:00am sharp, and runners/walkers will be guided by arrow signs, volunteers, and spray painted chalk arrows on the sidewalks. The race will end by Moo Moos Creamery close to the start, and the top 3 runners and 1st place walker will each receive a gift certificate from a local shop or restaurant. Race results will then be posted under the "race route" tab on this site as soon as possible.
Donations:
Personal donations are welcome and encouraged, though not required. We will have a donation jar by the sign-in and concessions, and accept cash and checks. If you wish to donate by check, the check should be made out to PARC with the memo: Contributions to PARC for Outrun Autism 5k Run/Walk. If you are unable to attend but would like to donate, please contact [email protected]. 100% of donations go to PARC Preschool.
Thank you for visiting our site and we hope you will join us in making a difference in our community! :)
**You may go to the "sign up" tab and register NOW for a discounted registration fee, as well as reserve a t-shirt is desired. Online registration/orders end April 20th.
This is the third annual Outrun Autism Run/Walk in Cold Spring, NY. The race was founded by Kaitlyn Phillips, and has been carried on with the help of other Haldane High School students. Although the race route has changed from year to year, the desire to help locals with autism has remained at the heart of the event. Supporting autism awareness and research is an especially personal cause for the organizers, who have autistic family members. This year, all race proceeds go to PARC Preschool, which is a local center that supports children ages 3-5 with autism and developmental disabilities.
Race Info:
The Outrun Autism 5k starts and ends near the Cold Spring gazebo, with a beautiful view of the Hudson riverfront located at the bottom of Main Street. The course is fairly hilly but manageable for most ages, and loops through the quaint tourist town and Haldane campus before heading back the same way to the riverfront. In addition to the cause and young organizers, the wonderful scenery and small town community support are what make this race truly unique. Also, as both a run and walk, the race caters to a wide range of fitness levels, and is fit for both those who want to take it slow and those who want to beat a personal best. Tritag timing will be provided.
Day of:
Registration begins at 9:30am on Saturday, 4/22/17 in the gazebo by 2 Main Street, Cold Spring NY. Participants should register and pay if they have not already**, sign in, and collect their tritag, race bib, and safety pin. Race t-shirts, bottled water, and concessions will also be for sale (first come first serve!). The race will then start in front of the gazebo at 10:00am sharp, and runners/walkers will be guided by arrow signs, volunteers, and spray painted chalk arrows on the sidewalks. The race will end by Moo Moos Creamery close to the start, and the top 3 runners and 1st place walker will each receive a gift certificate from a local shop or restaurant. Race results will then be posted under the "race route" tab on this site as soon as possible.
Donations:
Personal donations are welcome and encouraged, though not required. We will have a donation jar by the sign-in and concessions, and accept cash and checks. If you wish to donate by check, the check should be made out to PARC with the memo: Contributions to PARC for Outrun Autism 5k Run/Walk. If you are unable to attend but would like to donate, please contact [email protected]. 100% of donations go to PARC Preschool.
Thank you for visiting our site and we hope you will join us in making a difference in our community! :)
**You may go to the "sign up" tab and register NOW for a discounted registration fee, as well as reserve a t-shirt is desired. Online registration/orders end April 20th.