Walk Around the Block for Autism & Community Expo/Fest 5K & 1-Mile Fun Walk/Run Hosted by: HAMPCO Inc. & Wanda’s Abounding Grace Join us for our Annual Walk & Community Expo celebrating our AUSOME families! This event brings together families, friends, businesses, and community partners to share stories, connect with resources, promote inclusion, and enjoy a morning of movement, fun, and fellowship. Let’s make this a day of celebration, TOGETHER! Event Highlights 7:00–8:30 AM – Registration & T-Shirt Pickup 8:30 AM – Welcome/Warmup 8:50 AM – 5K Start 9:00 AM – 1-Mile Fun Walk/Run 10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Games, Food, DJ, Photos & Resource Vendors 10:30 AM – Awards Not a timed event. Strollers, scooters & wheelchairs welcome. ♿ AUSOME Ability Participants Discounted registration for special needs members (child/adult). Must preregister by emailing info@wandasag.org. Registration (1/20/26–4/4/26) 12 & under: $15 13 & up: $25 T-shirt included if registered by 3/07/26 (hard cutoff). Awa
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Monroe, LA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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