Girl walking one small dog on a leash along a tree-lined park path with fallen leaves and a green bench nearby; bright text reads “Walk 5k this April.”Girl walking one small dog on a leash along a tree-lined park path with fallen leaves and a green bench nearby; bright text reads “Walk 5k this April.”

Get fundraising and Walk 5k this April wherever you are. Your walk, your way. Choose your own location, date and time to walk during World Autism Acceptance Month. Raise £100, and we will send you a medal and certificate. Plus, earn fundraising rewards the more you raise! Together we can make every step count to create a society that works for autistic people.

Anytime during the month of April.
5k or a suitable distance for your ability
Where? Any outdoor space
How much? Individual £5

What you get for taking part

Your t-shirt

Select your t-shirt size during registration. Delivery takes 10 working days. UK residents only.

Pink medal with “Walk 5k This April” text and stars, attached to a white National Autistic Society lanyard on a purple background.
Your medal

Complete your walk in April, raise £100 or more by 15 May, and you will receive a medal and certificate. UK residents only.

Turquoise bucket hat with National Autistic Society logo, next to colourful text reading ‘Autism Acceptance’ on a purple background.
Extra rewards

Raise £50 for an autism acceptance badge, raise £100 for your medal and certificate and raise £200 for a bucket hat. The cut-off for rewards is 15 May.

Colourful flyer promoting “Walk 5k this April” for World Autism Acceptance Month with tips and social media info.
Walk 5k this April fundraising pack

In the fundraising pack, you will find tips, ideas and FAQs for your walk.

Online fundraising page

This is created automatically when you register. You'll also receive inspiring emails and an invitation to our Facebook group.

Online shop

We have lots of great merchandise you can purchase ahead of the event to wear on the day.

If you are outside of the UK and would like to receive a digital certificate, please get in touch by emailing fundraising@nas.org.uk.

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