Kids & Family

Flutie 5K Returns to Natick in October

This annual race helps raise money for families dealing with autism.

Photo credit: file photo

The 15th annual Flutie 5K returns to Natick this year on Sunday, Oct. 5, at the MetroWest Medical Center, Leonard Morse Hospital.

This race benefits the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, with this year’s race featuring shirts for the first 800 adult registrants, prizes for top fundraisers, a post-race lunch by Wegmans, music and kids activities and an awards ceremony.

Find out what's happening in Natickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The Flutie Foundation works to increase awareness of autism and the unique challenges families face, with a focus on supporting these families by helping them find resources.

Find out more about registration times, and fees, and how to support runners here.

Find out what's happening in Natickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.