Twelve RUN FOR AUTISM athletes will compete in the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon. They are well on their way with their training and fundraising, having already raised $18,000 in support of OAR. This year marks the race’s debut as an Abbott World Marathon Major, and it’s also OAR’s first year as a charity partner. From…
When Beth Caruso sought out her first marathon, she looked for a race that was, among other things, approachable. The Marine Corps Marathon fit the bill. “It’s the people’s marathon!” Beth said. “I knew I could finish it too.” Gearing up for the race, Beth looked to add meaning (and friendship) to her miles. She…
Support autism research and experience the magic of Walt Disney World® while supporting the autism community. The RUN FOR AUTISM is thrilled to be a participating charity with the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm in Orlando, Fla., January 7-11, 2026. The RUN FOR AUTISM has entries available for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, Goofy Challenge…
RUN FOR AUTISM is thrilled to introduce our inaugural RUN FOR AUTISM ambassador cohort! Our RFA ambassadors will connect with our athletes and strengthen the RFA community. From our Facebook groups to their local communities, our ambassadors will unite our community to make a lasting impact. Our 2025 Ambassador Cohort Beth Caruso joined the RUN…
As the Marine Corps Marathon’s golden anniversary approaches this October, OAR is excited to have a team of runners taking on the marathon and virtual 10K in support of autism research. “I’m proud to be running my 6th Marine Corps Marathon in support of OAR—a cause close to my heart. Every mile is for advancing…
I missed the signs. It’s a phrase that loops in my mind, a whisper of guilt and self-reproach that never fully fades. I am an educator, a perceived expert in teaching and learning, designing models that inspire curiosity and joy, reimagining the structures of traditional schooling. And yet, in the midst of all of that…
During Autism Acceptance Month, 520 virtual and in-person participants took on the annual Active for Autism 5K and Kids Dash to support autism research. Participants hailed from 28 states, as well as Washington, D.C., and Canada, and ranged in age from 3 to 80. Together, they raised nearly $50,000 for OAR’s Changing Lives Fund. “The…
This April, athletes around the country will lace up their sneakers for a good cause: the annual Active for Autism 5K and Kids Dash. OAR’s signature 5K is back for its seventh year, in-person on April 13 in Alexandria, Virginia, and virtually anywhere between April 1 and 12. Don’t miss out on this exciting and…
As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), I work closely with adults, children, and families with Autism. I decided to run the Big Sur Marathon for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) to raise both awareness and funds for autism research. Through my work, I’ve gained firsthand experience with the communication and socialization challenges faced by individuals…
“I’m not a fast runner. I’m not an elite runner or a marathon maniac. I’m just a dad.” While humble about it, Dillon TenBrink is no stranger to marathons; he’s been running them for the past 15 years. This spring, he’ll run the 2025 TCS London Marathon as part of the RUN FOR AUTISM team.…
