About 2026 Walk for Autism
The Walk for Autism is Autism Delaware's largest event and community gathering. Funds raised through this event support individuals and families affected by autism throughout the state.
2026 marks the 20th anniversary for the Walk for Autism. The Walk has been a way for people and families to come together and show their support, acceptance and inclusion. This year we will again be hosting the Walk at Dover Motor Speedway.
Important Information about the Event:
There are two walk times offered this year:
10:00 am Quiet Walk time with no music and limited announcements or
1:00 pm start time with music and announcements.
Everyone age 2 and over must be registered for the event prior to Walk day in order to access the event space.
In order to qualify for a Walk for Autism t-shirt, you must be registered by March 1, 2026.
Please note that only service dogs are permitted at this walk location - so leave your furry friends at home on walk day.
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Why Participate?
The Walk for Autism is the largest event for families affected by autism in Delaware and 2026 marks the 20TH YEAR! In 2006, the incidence of autism was 1 in 110 and now it's 1 in 31! The autism community needs support now more than ever.
Autism Delaware is committed to supporting those affected by autism for their lifetime. To do this we need your participation. Join or start a team, or donate. Your participation makes a difference in the lives of local families.
How Your Support Makes a Difference
Funds raised through the Walk for Autism help Autism Delaware provide vital programs and services. Our two largest programs are our Family Services and our Adult Services.
We provide support for families with new autism diagnoses and families who need ongoing support through two programs, our Autism Care Team (ACT) program and our Family Navigation program. In both programs, our dedicated Family Navigators and Family Support Providers help families assess needs and design plans for children diagnosed with autism, focusing on how to put strategies and recommendations into action.
Our adult services are community-based and dedicated to helping adults with ASD find employment, volunteer opportunities, and other quality of life pursuits, and then supporting them in those activities to ensure their success. The program is a collaborative process that includes the individual served, families, our staff, and all other support staff members, to develop and implement a plan that addresses the individual’s support needs and meet individual goals.
For more information please visit our website at autismdelaware.org.
Contests
Points Pile Up
We know how important it is to recognize the hard work and efforts our fundraisers put into this event. You can earn points based on recruiting teammates, receiving fundraising donations, making a donation yourself, and hosting your own outside fundraiser for the event!
Points accumulate on the Leader Board under main categories: Fundraising, Recruiting and Activities. You can check you progress anytime by visiting the Leaderboard tab at the top of this page.
The Walk participant with the most points accumulated in the Overall Leaders section in the months of January, February and March will be highlighted at the walk. (Different winner every month.) We will create your very own large walk route sign that will be displayed along the walk route for all to see!
Goal Getter
Earn your exclusive Goal Getter t-shirt!
Raise $1,000 as a team, and your team captain will receive a special edition t-shirt. This shirt can only be earned and not purchased.
Register now for the Walk for Autism to start your team. You can then update your fundraising page and share it on social media to start earning this unique reward.
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Each team that has 10 or more registered walk participants will have a one of a kind team sign displayed along the walk route.