October 4, 2026
8:30AM Start - Rain or Shine
Eisenhower Park - Field #2
Parking Lot 2
East Meadow, NY 11554
Join us for the Blazing Trails 5K / 1 Mile Walk for Autism!
All participants will receive a race themed long-sleeved hoodie!
AMENITIES & FESTIVITIES!
All participants will receive a swag item!
All participants will be entered in the door prize drawing!
LIVE / Text / Email Results
FREE Finish Line Photos
Personalized Bibs if registered 3 weeks in advance
Our walk scavenger hunt is happening both in-person and virtually. For anyone not attending in person, I’ve attached the virtual scavenger hunt to also include on the emails to our registrants. For those attending, bring your completed forms to the finish line table to claim your prize!
Costume contests are on! We’ll have a $50 gift card for the winners in these categories:
Best Individual
Best Child
Best Duo
Bib Prizes: We have ten exciting bib door prizes with a large screen TV grand prize winner!
Snacks and Beverages
AWARDS
Not eligible for Age Group awards:
Top 1 M/F Overall
Top 2 Non-Binary
Top 1 M/F Masters (40+)
Top 1 wheelchair
AGE GROUPS:
Top 3 M/F Age Groups: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
Net proceeds will benefit the Eden II & Genesis Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit.
The Eden II and Genesis Foundation (previously known as FAAP) is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to provide much needed funds for programs and services that support individuals with autism. The Eden II and Genesis Foundation supports programs, serving children and adults with autism in NYC, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, including day schools for children, as well as day and residential services for adolescents and adults.