Every Piece Matters 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
All proceeds support Autism Awareness and local special education programs.
Registration
• Online registration is open through April 18, 2025.
• Race-day registration begins at 7:00 A.M.
• If you don’t get a chance to sign up online, you may register the morning of the event.
Location
Tuscumbia Roundhouse
110 North Indian Street
Tuscumbia, Alabama 35674
About Every Piece Matters, INC
Every Piece Matters is dedicated to providing educational resources and training to local school districts and educators. Our mission is to foster an inclusive, supportive community that empowers individuals with autism to reach their full potential.
Funds raised from this event allow us to:
• Donate monthly to special education programs and children on the ASD Spectrum
• Fulfill wishlists for items such as:
• Touch-screen Chromebooks/tablets
• Emotional-skills games
• Swings and sensory equipment
• Sensory lighting
• And more
• Support our annual scholarship awarded to one Autistic high-school senior
Event Details
This is a fun, family-friendly event!
• Runners and walkers are encouraged to dress in costume.
• After the race, please stay for awards. Treats will be provided.
• Our trophies are truly one-of-a-kind: children on the autism spectrum hand-paint rocks, turning them into unique pieces of art.
Race Schedule
• 5K Race: Begins at 8:00 A.M.
• Please arrive early to check in.
• 1-Mile Fun Run: Begins at 9:15 A.M.
• Please arrive early to check in.
Registration Fees
5K Race
• $20.00 — January 10th through March 7th
• $25.00 — March 8th through April 5th
1-Mile Fun Run
• $15.00 — January 10th through March 7th
• $18.00 — March 8th through April 5th
Awards
5K Awards
• Top 3 males overall
• Top 3 females overall
• Male Master Award
• Female Master Award
• Age-group awards for 1st–3rd place in:
• 0–9
• 10–19
• 20–29
• 30–39
• 40–49
• 50–59
• 60–69
• 70–79
1-Mile Fun Run Awards
• Age-group awards for 1st–3rd place in:
• 0–9
• 10–19
• 20–29
• 30–39
• 40–49
• 50–59
• 60–69
• 70–79
