Eastern Florida State College Launches April 2 5K Race


March 9, 2016

EFSC's Titusville Campus Office of Student Life is planning the Step Up for Autism 5K Race with an eye toward helping students with special needs achieve their dreams of a college education.

The race will be held on World Autism Day, Saturday, April 2 at 8 a.m. at the Chain of Lakes, 2300 Truman Scarborough Way in Titusville. A Kiddie Run will be held at 9 a.m.

The race is being managed by Space Coast Event Management & Timing and supported by the Space Coast Runners Club.

Sponsorships are available.

Proceeds from the event will create a scholarship to benefit EFSC students with special needs participating in the Student Access for Improved Learning (SAIL) Program.

Registration is $23 through March 18; $28 after that date until March 31; and $30 on April 1 and 2. Registration includes a special event t-shirt, but is not guaranteed with late registration.

To register online, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Titusville/StepUpForAutism5K

For more information, or to sponsor the event, contact Brittany Chase at (321) 433-7141.