# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Race Towards Autism Acceptance 5k/10k/1M - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:45 am - **Event Description**: https://bishopsevents.com/event/2026-race-towards-autism-acceptance-5k-10k-1m-1-4-mile-dash/ Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, Kids & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Spring series. Find more info about the series here. Register Now Please note that Bishop’s Events promo/discount codes cannot be used to register for this event. Come race towards autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion. All races will begin at Pratt Park in historic Fredericksburg! This race will include live music on the race path! Following the start of the race there will be a family festival with a bounce house and slide, DJ music, games, vendors, playground, food trucks, animals, project lifesaver, and much more! There will be family fun for all ages and abilities. Virtual Race Option We now offer a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day. Find more information about our virtual option on our Virtual Races page. Runners Receive Finisher’s Medal, Race Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event Charity Information This race benefits Cooking Autism, Inc.; a non-profit organization whose mission is to supply life-skills and cooking classes to special education classrooms around the Greater Fredericksburg area… because every child deserves the very best opportunities of growth, and every teacher deserves the support to help them reach their goals! Race Start Times 10k – 7:45am 5k – 8am 1-Miler – 9am 1/4 Mile Dash – 9:15am Family Festival Begins at 8:00AM and goes on until 12:00PM Registration Fees 1/4 Mile Dash – $15 (untimed) 1-Miler – $20 5k – $30, until March 31 ($35) 10k – $45, until March 31 ($50) T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before April 8. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis. T-Shirt Design T-shirt design for the race is available here as soon as it has been approved. Race Medal Design Race medal designs can be viewed on the Friday before the race on the Bishops Events Facebook page or our Instagram page. Course Maps can be found at Departing from Pratt Park: This is a paved route, fairly flat, with minimal hills. The 5k is out-and-back once, while the 10k does the 5k course twice. Back of the Pack time: 11:00 What is the Back of the Pack (BOTP)? It is not a cut off time, it is actually a series we have geared towards people who average higher than the BOTP listed above. This allows runners of similar pace to compete with each other and get series points. Visit Bishop’s events FAQ for more information about this and other questions you may have. https://bishopsevents.com/series-faqs/ Live Race Results Live results will be posted on Athlinks.com. Additionally, there will be a QR code at the race for you to scan to immediately view your results. Final race results with series points will be posted to our website on the Monday following your race. Runner tracking is now available when you sign up for a race with Bishop’s Events. Click on the green SMS button (see example below) at the end of your registration and have your race updates sent to your mobile device as well as those of your friends & family so they can track your race progress. Awards We award the top 3 men and women overall during our awards ceremony post-race. We also award the 1st & 2nd place Male and Female in these categories: 19&Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+. Runners who place top 3 overall in their race are not eligible to also win their age groups. Photos We will post any photos taken by staff on our Facebook page by Tuesday after the event. Social Media Challenge On Tuesdays, we pick our favorite Instagram or Facebook post from the previous race weekend. The winner will receive 50% off a future race! Make sure to tag us in your race photos at: Instagram: BishopsEventsLLC Facebook: BishopsEvents Packet Pickup Packet pickup is available at the event. We recommend arriving one hour before your event start time to check-in. Race Day Registration There will be race day registration. Participants will need to arrive approximately one hour before the race to register for the event. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed for race day registers. ***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance Water Stations Eight water stations will be along the 10k course at approximately mile markers 0.55, 1.3, 1.8, 2.55, 3.65, 4.4, 4.9 & 5.65. Four water stations will be along the 5k course at approximately mile markers 0.55, 1.3, 1.8 & 2.55. Gatorade will be available at some water stations. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary. Restrooms Restrooms can be located near the parking lot. Restrooms, first aid, and AED available at the pavilion to the left of the entrance of the park. Volunteers Volunteers should arrive approximately 60 minutes before the first race kicks off. We will assign volunteer tasks on race morning (water station, course marshals, finish line support, etc). You can find parking information under “Directions to Parking” with a latitude and longitude pin for where to meet. Weather Policy We are an all-weather race company (rain or shine or sleet or snow). We will email registered runners and post on social media if the race is cancelled, but this is quite rare, otherwise assume the race is taking place as scheduled. Weekly weather reports are posted on the Thursday before race weekends on our Facebook page by Chad Merrill with the Hagerstown Almanack. Race officials may delay, change or postpone the event due to weather conditions. All registered runners will be notified via email of any changes. In most cases, a decision is not made until the night before the race, and a decision could come as late as the morning of the event. Refunds & Transfers To view our full refund/transfer policy, click here. Directions to Parking Use 120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 for directions to Pratt Park. The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 38.311758, -77.457999 2026 Care Packages at Carderock 5k, 10k, & Half 2026 Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5k Details Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 7:30 am - 10:30 am Event Categories: 1-Miler, 10k, 5k Event Tags:1 mile, 10k, 5k, cooking autism, fun run, pratt park, race towards autism acceptance Venue Pratt Park 120 River Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22405 United States Organizer Bishops Events Email BishopsEvents@yahoo.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fredericksburg/2026-race-towards-autism-acceptance-5k-10k-1m/200029541468205 - **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, music, cooking, virtual-run, festivals, kids, contests, live-music, food-drinks, art, entertainment, nonprofit, charities, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 59 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Fredericksburg - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 120 River Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22405-24ND, United States - **lat**: 38.31294 - **long**: -77.45927 - **full address**: 120 River Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22405-24ND, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Race Towards Autism Acceptance 5k/10k/1M - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f24b004f5a7e80a1a6992b2ef75dd8945fa5165bba5c4041327c1e1a84fa5d75-rimg-w851-h315-dcf0fffe-gmir?v=1776385321 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Race Towards Autism Acceptance 5k/10k/1M being held? - **A:** 2026 Race Towards Autism Acceptance 5k/10k/1M takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:45 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:45 am at 120 River Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22405-24ND, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Race Towards Autism Acceptance 5k/10k/1M? - **A:** 2026 Race Towards Autism Acceptance 5k/10k/1M is organized by Bishop's Events. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Bishop's Events's events? - **A:** Bishop's Events has 127+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Bishop's Events has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Race Towards Autism Acceptance 5k/10k/1M is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fredericksburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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