Chicago|Local Event
FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Buona & Rainbow Cone Bring Community Together for Autism 5K on Nov. 14
Event Details
Join the BridgeTogether Foundation for its 2nd Annual BridgeTogether for Autism 5K on Saturday, November 14, at 9 a.m. in Burr Ridge. Runners, walkers and families of all ages and abilities are invited to come together for a fun-filled morning supporting children with autism and other neurodivergent needs.
BridgeTogether Foundation is the official charitable partner of Buona Companies, the family-owned business behind Chicago favorites Buona and The Original Rainbow Cone. Taking place at Buona Companies headquarters (7075 Veterans Blvd.), the event will feature a 5K run/walk, live music, face painting, an inflatable obstacle course, photo opportunities and plenty of family-friendly fun! Participants can enjoy pre-race snacks and a FREE post-race Buona Italian beef sandwich or Original Rainbow Cone ice cream. Plus, the first-place finisher in each age division will win their choice of FREE Buona Beef or Rainbow Cone ice cream for an entire year!
Registration is $40 for adults, $25 for children ages 7–17 and FREE for kids 6 and under. The first 200 registrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt, and the first 100 finishers will earn medals.
All proceeds benefit BridgeTogether Foundation's mission to expand access to inclusive recreation and sensory-friendly summer programming for neurodivergent children and their families.
Register today at runsignup.com/bt5k.