Autism 5K Receives Continued Support from Fulton Savings Bank

The 11th Annual Out Run Autism 5K will take place on March 7, 2026, bringing the community together for a day of awareness and impact.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The 11th Annual Out Run Autism 5K will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, continuing a long-standing Oswego tradition that brings the community together for a day of awareness, celebration, and meaningful impact. The event benefits the Oswego County Autism Task Force and supports graduating students from across Oswego County who are living with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Why it matters

The annual Out Run Autism 5K has become an important community event that raises funds to provide scholarships and resources for local students with autism as they transition into post-secondary education, employment, and independent living. The event's continued growth and support from local businesses like Fulton Savings Bank demonstrates the community's commitment to supporting individuals with autism.

The details

Funds raised from the 5K help the Oswego County Autism Task Force support graduating students from across Oswego County who are living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The day kicks off with the 5K run/walk and continues into Oswego's St. Patrick's Day Parade and festivities throughout the city, making it a full day of community pride and purpose.

  • The 11th Annual Out Run Autism 5K will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Fulton Savings Bank

A community bank that has returned as a valued event sponsor for the Out Run Autism 5K.

Julie Chetney

A Task Force member and the Race Director for the Out Run Autism 5K.

Oswego County Autism Task Force

The organization that benefits from the funds raised by the Out Run Autism 5K, which supports graduating students from across Oswego County who are living with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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What they’re saying

“We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of Fulton Savings Bank and all of our sponsors who believe in this mission. For eleven years, this event has been about more than a race, it's about standing beside families, celebrating our students, and creating opportunities for the future.”

— Julie Chetney, Task Force member and Race Director (oswegocountytoday.com)

What’s next

Registration and additional event details can be found at www.runsignup.com.

The takeaway

The Out Run Autism 5K has become an important annual event that brings the Oswego community together to support individuals with autism and provide resources and opportunities for local students as they transition into adulthood. The continued support from local businesses like Fulton Savings Bank demonstrates the community's commitment to this cause.