The Non Profit Civil Company “Race for Autism Gr” was created to inform and raise public awareness of autism spectrum disorders, as well as the needs of autistic individuals and their families.
Race for Autism Gr aims to organise amateur sports events to raise autism awareness as well as to support young athletes with neurodiversity in their equal participation in sports events in Greece.
Road Race Instructions
A free ticket can be a supportive measure, but it does not solve the fundamental obstacles that people with disabilities face in their daily lives. If a venue is not accessible, if a race does not accommodate neurodivergent athletes, or if someone with mobility difficulties has to struggle through a crowd to exit a stadium, then the free ticket holds no real value.
What truly makes a difference is enabling individuals to experience an event in a way that respects their needs: to participate in a race under conditions that support them, to leave a venue comfortably and safely, to engage in an activity without unnecessary barriers. That is true equality, and that is what we strive to highlight.
A race dedicated to autism awareness is not a mere “benefit”; it is a tool to give voice, to inform society, and to promote inclusion.
April, as Autism Awareness Month, is an opportunity to showcase the real needs of autistic individuals and their families. The goal is not to offer free participation but to create a race where everyone can take part equally, without barriers.
This means:
• Provisions for different needs (e.g., quiet zones, structured information, adapted routes).
• Respect for the way each individual experiences the race.
• Strengthening the visibility and acceptance of autistic individuals in sports and society as a whole.
True awareness is not about “giving away” an experience but ensuring that everyone can enjoy it equally.
A road race, whether for awareness or any other purpose, comes with costs: organization, safety, infrastructure, permits, staff, and runner provisions. It’s not just “showing up and running in an open field.”
Participation in such a race is a way to support its purpose, not just an opportunity for free entry. Runners who take part contribute to the sustainability of the event and reinforce the message of awareness.
Rather than focusing on free participation, it is more meaningful to ensure that the race is accessible, inclusive, and that its proceeds support initiatives with a real impact. Because ultimately, the goal is not to run for free—but to run for a cause.
Ada Stamatatou
Founder and President
Race for Autism Gr
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