Abilis Announces 21st Annual Walk/Run for Abilis on October 11, 2026

Abilis is excited to announce the date for its 21st annual Walk/Run for Abilis on Sunday, October 11, 2026! This annual family fun “friendraiser” is held at the Clambake area of Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point) in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. Participants can partake in the 1-mile accessible walk and/or a 5K family fun run. Advance registration is encouraged at abilis.us/walkrun. Registration is free for walkers, $35 for runners ages 12 and up, and $10 for runners 11 and under.

Back by popular demand is Carnival for a Cause, run by the Abilis Youth Board, with fun games and activities for children. A balloon artist, face painting, music, dancing, fitness and a pop-up Abilis Gardens & Gifts shop will also be part of the event.

Individual participants and teams are encouraged to create creative T-shirts or fun outfits, buttons, hats or showcase their team spirit with own banner to increase visibility, show team spirit and vie for a chance to win fun prizes.

Advance registration is recommended, but on-site registration is also available beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, at Greenwich Point Park. The event kicks-off at 8:30 a.m. with a fun warm-up led by celebrity fitness guru and choreographer Billy Blanks Jr., who is also founder of the popular dance fitness program, Dance It Out. The 5K run begins at 9:00 a.m., followed by awards and then the warm-up for the Walk portion of the event. The Walk begins at 11 a.m., with the event over by 12:30 p.m. Light snacks and coffee are provided.

Proceeds from the 2026 Walk/Run will be used to enhance Abilis’ day program, which delivers life-skills training, job coaching and friendship-building activities tailored to each Abilis community member. State funding covers large-group supports but not the individualized attention every person deserves. Funds raised through the 21st annual Walk/Run for Abilis will help bridge that gap and ensure Abilis’ 800+ community members continue to thrive.

Special thanks to Walk/Run for Abilis sponsors including its Diamond Sponsor DARCARS, and Premiere Platinum Sponsor Holland & Knight. Those interested in becoming a sponsor for Walk/Run for Abilis should contact Jennifer Flatow at flatow@abilis.us, or call Abilis directly at (203) 531-1880.

For more information about this year’s Walk/Run for Abilis, visit abilis.us/walkrun.

Abilis is a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families from birth throughout their lives. Founded in 1951, Abilis, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, is a leader in providing meaningful supports to the community in Fairfield County, Connecticut, in towns including Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford, Westport and Wilton. The organization has a long-standing reputation for individualized, high-quality care. For more information, visit www.abilis.us, or follow on Facebook @Abilis, Inc., Instagram @abilis_us or.