Desert View Elementary Dash for Autism

Desert View Elementary Dash for Autism is held in Sunland Park, New Mexico, on April 17, 2027. Two formats share an 8:00 AM start: a 5K (3.1 miles) for runners and a 3.3K walk (about 2 miles) for those who prefer to cover the distance on foot at their own pace.

Having both waves leave together makes this an easy event to enter as a group, with the walkers finishing not long after the runners. The 5K is short enough that a few weeks of regular running will do, while the 3.3K sits within reach of anyone who walks routinely. Whichever you pick, an early start in the desert is worth taking advantage of: warm up properly, then hold an even effort from start to finish.