Your school can support the National Autistic Society this World Autism Acceptance Month by completing your own sponsored 5K your way. You can take part as a class or get the whole school involved (including the staff, and maybe even the parents!).

It is inclusive for all ages and abilities, you can choose to walk, run, wheel, scoot or even dance your way to 5K.

Your support will help to create a world that works for autistic people and their families today and every day 💜

Get started...

1. Sign up here to register your school’s 5K.

2. Choose a colour theme: for each class or the whole school. This could be coloured clothes, decorations, or even a colour run. You can be as creative as you like.

3. Plan Your Route: Around the playground, sports hall, local park, or indoor circuit.

4. Pick a date: It’s up to you whether you complete your 5K on a chosen day in April or spread the distance out over the month. You could even incorporate it into your PE lessons or break times.

5. Fundraise Together: Pupils could be sponsored per kilometre, for completing the full 5K or each class could walk part of the distance to make up the total.

6. Complete your 5K and have fun: Wear your chosen colour/s, decorate hats or banners, bring bubbles or sensory props.