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Each year, the Howard County Autism Society’s Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run brings together those touched by autism and members of the broader community in a supportive, energizing, fun environment. Join us! Together we are #AutismStrongMD.  HCAS is excited to partner once again with the Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake (ASBC) to bring the event to life and maximize our service to the autism community. This year’s goal is to raise $100,000 toward programs and services for a local autism community that is more than 7,000 strong!

REGISTER

This year, we’re bringing back the timed 5K Run around Centennial Lake in Ellicott City, MD. There will be one start time for runners, followed by a start for the 4K Walk around the lake or the 1K Stroll for those seeking a shorter distance. And those who can’t join us at Centennial Park on October 2 may register to participate virtually, at a time and location of their choosing.

DONATE

Can’t join us for the event?  Consider a donation to support your favorite Team, Runner, Walker, or a general gift for either the Howard County Autism Society or Baltimore-Chesapeake Autism Society.

SPONSOR

As a sponsor, you will enjoy the benefits of social media exposure, visibility on our event website, signage at the event, complimentary registrations for your team members, and a modified version of our event “village” the day of the event. Click the link above to view our sponsorship levels and associated benefits!

VOLUNTEER

We need you! – individuals, families, companies, groups – to help make this event a success!  Sign up for a variety of jobs and to support this event.

Questions?  Contact the event coordinators at 410-290-3466 or info@howard-autism.org.

 

 

Thank you for supporting our 2020 Every Step Counts Walk & 5K Run!

Over $100,000 raised

for the Howard County Autism Society and Baltimore-Chesapeake Autism Society

CLICK FOR VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2020!

Each year, the Howard County Autism Society’s (HCAS’) Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run brings together those touched by autism and members of the wider community in a supportive, energizing, fun environment. The event traditionally featured a 5K run and a 4K walk around Centennial Lake in Ellicott City, MD. In 2021 however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was reimagined as a hybrid event with on-site and virtual event options. Participants elected to walk or run at Centennial Park on October 3, 202 OR participate virtually at a time and location of their choosing.

HCAS was excited to partner with the Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake (ASBC) to bring the 2020 Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run to life.

Together, We Can Make a Difference! For over 27 years, the Howard County Autism Society has served individuals with autism, their families, and community by providing information, support, and advocacy; promoting awareness of autism that values the dignity and uniqueness of each individual; and working to improve the quality of and access to services and to educational opportunities. Nationally the prevalence of autism is estimated at 1 in 54 births by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  The overall rate in Maryland is about 1 in 52–one of the highest in the country-and Howard County has the highest incidence of autism per capita in the state owing to the quality of its educational system, support services and accepting community.

Now more than ever, #Every Step Counts so that we can continue to provide critical services, raise awareness, and educate the public about the complexities of autism.

#EveryStepCounts

#AutismStrongMD

 

 

Thanks to your support, we raised over $65,000
through this event in 2019!

CLICK for highlights of the event. 

Click Here for 5K Race Results