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11th Annual Autism Speaks July 4th 5K Run - 1 Mile Walk Sponsored by BOWA

Join us for the 11th Annual Autism Speaks July 4th 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, presented by BOWA.  For the past ten years, the generous support of our sponsors, donors and participants made this event tremendously successful, contributing over $2 million to Autism Speaks. This event attracts both competitive runners and families with children of all ages, and is a wonderful start to Independence Day.

Teams take on the spirit of the day as family, friends and coworkers join together to have fun and help find a cure for autism. Organize friends and family, your school, place of worship, community organization, or get your company involved. Choose a team name and captain or co-captains. Go to www.Autismspeaks5K.org to register your team and for great fundraising ideas.

Not in town on July 4th?  You can compete and participate in our "Run Anywhere" initiative wherever you might be.  Register here to join us virtually!  You can run and raise money for autism anywhere.

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 Entry fee for 5K run or 1 mile walk: 
$30 online by midnight June 30th
$40 day of at Potomac Library
$15 all times for children 14 and under

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