Ignite the Senses Autism Awareness 5K & Children's Dash

The 5k race starts and ends at LowCountry Community Church off of Buckwalter Parkway. It is a fast flat course and will be chip timed by Palmetto Running. There will be one water station on the course approximately at the halfway point. The race will start promptly at 8am with the Children’s DASH followed by the 5k run. Parents are welcome to run with their child(ren) if necessary. All participants will be welcomed back to the finish with a shower of bubbles (representative of special needs) and a finisher’s medal. 

The award ceremony will take place after the last runner completes the 5k course. The overall top male and female runners and the top age group male and female runners of the 5k in each of the following age groups (<10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) and DASH in each of the following age groups (<4, 5-7, 8-10) will receive awards. You must be present to receive an award.  Refreshments will be available for all during the event.

Shirts are guaranteed if registered by September 2nd.

Registrations accepted until 7:45am on race day.

Packet Pick up is Friday September 15th 3:00 to 5:00pm at Palmetto Running Company @ 30 Plantation Park Dr, Ste 202, Bluffton, SC 29910 and race day morning from 7:00-7:45am at the race start.

**Proceeds from this event are for the Autism Smile Charity**