2026 Autism Society of the Heartland 5K/1K Fun Run
2026 Autism Society of the Heartland 5K/1K Fun Run is a running race on April 17, 2027 in Overland Park, KS, with entry fees from $20 to $32.
- Date
- April 17, 2027 (180 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$32
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 17, 2027. 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.
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Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 9 mi from the venue.
About Overland Park, KS
Population
197,199
as of 2023
City Elevation
953 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Waiting For?
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180
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Autism Society of the Heartland 5K/1K Fun Run
- Date
- April 17, 2027
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2026 Autism Society of the Heartland 5K/1K Fun Run
Apr 17, 2027