Flutie 5K for Autism presented by Eastern Bank
About this race
Join us this fall as the Flutie 5K for Autism presented by Eastern Bank returns to Natick for it's 26th year! We are thrilled to welcome you this year to Natick High School on Sunday, October 26th. Together, with our committed Charity Partners, this year's Flutie 5K will once again make a difference in the autism community across New England!
Join fellow runners on October 25, 2026 for the Flutie 5K for Autism presented by Eastern Bank. It's a fantastic 5K, 2.4K, Kids' Fun Run featuring a flat and fast course in Natick.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run
Run or Roll the full Flutie 5K! Awards will be given to the top 3 Male and Female participants and the top finisher in each age group.
5K Run: Chirichella Adaptive Division
The Chirichella Adaptive Division is a competitive division that welcomes athletes with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities to compete for scholarship prize money for the top 3 male + female finishers
Kids' Fun Run
For children aged 10 and Under.
Flutie 5K Your Way!
This is a virtual event where participants can run, walk, or roll wherever they are at a location and date of their choosing. Shirts and bibs will be mailed out to participants who choose this option.
Wheelchair
5K Roll (Wheelchairs, Handcycles, and Duo Teams)
For Wheelchairs, Handcycles, and Duo Teams that wish to compete in the Flutie 5K! Please contact 5K@flutiefoundation.org to receive custom registration and accommodation support to complete your registration! Wheelchairs, Handcycles, and Duo Teams that do not wish to compete in the 5K can select the 1/2 5K option!
Walking
1/2 5K Walk
Walk or Roll on an abbreviated course! (This is an untimed, unscored event.)
Weather Overview
These values represent the 2-year monthly averages for October in Natick.
About Natick
Flutie 5K for Autism presented by Eastern Bank takes place in Natick, Massachusetts, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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