Run For Autism 5K

Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Lincoln, NE at Lancaster Event Center


  • 5K

    » $30.00 Registration - Ages 13 & Up (through 4/23 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    » $20.00 Registration - Ages 12 & Under (through 4/23 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    5K Registration

  • Kids Run

    » $20.00 Registration - Ages 13 & Under (through 4/23 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    Fun Run Registration

  • Sponsorship Opportunity

    » $10,000.00 Presenting Sponsor
    » $5,000.00 Diamond Sponsor
    » $2,500.00 Platinum Sponsor
    » $1,000.00 Gold Sponsor
    » $500.00 Silver Sponsor
    » $300.00 Bronze Sponsor
    » $150.00 Friend of AFN
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Learn more about a fundraiser participating in this event, click on one of the names below.

Gavin Crellin
Harper Seibel (1 member, $20.00)
Simon stolz (5 members, $210.00)
Team Jake Martinez
progress total raised: $230.00
goal: $15,000.00

progress: 1.53%

Event Details

The Autism 5K is a run/walk to benefit families affected by autism. Every 20 minutes a person is diagnosed with autism and 1 in 36 children is the current prevalence rate. Overall, more than 2 million Americans are affected.

For Serious & Not So Serious Runners - Prizes will be awarded for the best rock and roll era costume as well as overall winner.

Register by April 8th in order to guarantee an event shirt.

 Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 11th Annual Autism Family Network Autism Run.  Please see the sponsorship opportunities listed below. We thank you in advance for your generous contribution which is tax deductible: Tax ID #: 76-0842403

If you would like placement of name or business logo featured on this year’s run shirt, sponsorship MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 6TH.

Please contact us with any questions at autismfamilynetworklincoln@gmail.com

Presenting Sponsor - $10,000
• Everything mentioned in Diamond plus…
• Prominent logo placement on all printed materials
• 20 race entries
• 4 signs along run route
• Largest logo placement on run shirt

Diamond Sponsor - $5,000
• Everything mentioned in Platinum plus…
• 12 total Complimentary race entries
• Full page ad in our newsletter
• Complimentary 4x8 banner supplied by AFN

Platinum Sponsor - $2,500
• Everything mentioned in Gold plus…
• 10 total Complimentary race entries
• Half page ad in our newsletter
• 2 run route signs
• large logo placement on run shirt

Gold Sponsor- $1000
• Everything mentioned in Silver plus…
• 8 complimentary race entries
• quarter page ad in newsletter
• medium sized logo placement on run shirt

Silver Sponsor - $500 (or items of equal value)
• Everything mentioned in Bronze plus…
• Space available to set up and distribute corporate material
• 4 total Complimentary race entries
• Sign along run route

Bronze Sponsor - $300 (or items of equal value)
• Company or individual name displayed on AFN website, Facebook, Twitter
• Company name on the LED sign show at the event
• A special thank you in Pre-Run/Walk announcements
• Company supplied material to go in course packets which each runner will receive
• 2 Complimentary race entries

Friend of AFN- $150
• Media and website mention
• 1 complimentary race entry

 2026 Sponsors

Coming soon...

 Proceeds

All proceeds will go to the mission of the Autism Family Network. www.autismfamilynetwork.org

 Questions?

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.

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