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Walk/Run for Abilis - Celebrating 20 Years!
Join us on Sunday, October 12, as we mark a major milestone — the 20th annual Walk/Run for Abilis! This signature “friend-raising” and awareness building event brings together family and community — many who are inspired by a friend or family member with a developmental disability, for a beautiful morning of family, friends, community and connection.
Fun for the Whole Family!
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 7 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point) Clambake Area
- 5K Run
- 1-Mile Accessible Walk
- Carnival for a Cause with Games & More!
- Balloon Artist
- Face Painting
- Abilis Gardens & Gifts
- Music, Dancing and Fun!
All About Walk/Run for Abilis
We look forward to celebrating two decades of coming together as a community, alongside Abilis program participants. their families, friends, Abilis staff, local businesses, hundreds of donors, and our army of amazing volunteers who make Walk/Run for Abilis such a successful, fun family event!
We invite you to join as a team, wear fun outfits, challenge one another to run the 5K or walk 1-mile, and share your videos and photos from the morning on social media with the hashtags #Abilis #WalkRunforAbilis. We will also share your photos and videos in our online photo album, so please email them to .
Why Walk or Run?
This year, funds raised by Walk/Run for Abilis will support enhancing our day program — a place where individual choice drives meaningful experiences. From life skills and job training to building friendships, we offer small group and personalized programs that empower every participant. While DDS funding supports larger group environments, it falls short of covering the individual attention each person deserves. Your support for Walk/Run for Abilis will help bridge that gap, ensuring everyone at Abilis has the opportunity to thrive.
So get ready for a great day full of camaraderie and celebration at the 20th annual Walk/Run for Abilis.
ABOUT
What We Do
What We Do
Abilis provides early intervention and customized therapies, as well as family education and advocacy to help individuals achieve important developmental milestones through our Therapeutic Services programs. As individuals approach and enter adulthood, we provide a wide range of Life Services programs, including day programs, recreational activities, transition services through Abilis' LEAP and Project SEARCH programs, job training, competitive and supported employment, individual life planning, and a choice of residential options.
Abilis Life Services programs are provided throughout Fairfield County, while our Therapeutic Services programs are centered in our Stamford office. Our LEAP transitions services for young adults are centrally located in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, East Norwalk, South Norwalk and Westport. Our Project SEARCH programs are in partnership with Greenwich Hospital, Stamford Health and the Darien YMCA. Abilis' competitive employment program offers meaningful job training and placement with more than 125 businesses throughout Fairfield County and at Abilis-managed Cafés in partnership with Greenwich Library, Darien Library, Darien YMCA, Island Beach Concession Stand, Stamford Courthouse and our retailing training site at Abilis Gardens & Gifts. Abilis manages over 76 residential homes in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, Norwalk, and Westport and works with numerous schools, civic organizations, and other community partners to deliver programs to individuals and families when and where they need them most.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Abilis is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides services and supports for more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families from birth through the life span. Abilis has been a leader in serving the disability community in lower Fairfield County for more than 70 years and has a long-standing reputation of high-quality care.
Our tax ID# is 06-6009327
Abilis Charter
Our Mission
Abilis provides people with developmental disabilities and their families in lower Fairfield County with supports and advocacy for building able lives and strong communities.
Our Vision
Abilis will set the standard of excellence for person-centered services through innovation, teamwork and respect for the people we serve. Together, we will shape communities in which people of all abilities participate and contribute as equal citizens.
Our Values
Abilis believes that all people deserve to live, learn, work and enjoy life based upon their personal preferences. Each person’s own strengths and dreams for the future deserve acknowledgment and respect. All people deserve access to resources, opportunities and skills that enhance their ability to self-advocate effectively.
People with disabilities have the same rights as all people. They are entitled to good health care and safety, meaningful choices, achievement, friendship, fulfilling work and a comfortable place to live.
EVENT schedule
Registration
Sunday, October 12, 2025
7:30 am
Registration Opens
8:30 am
Run Warm-up
9:00 am
Run Starts
9:00 am
Kids' Activities
10:15 am
Run Awards
10:30 am
Walk Warm-up
10:30 am
Team Awards
11:00 am
Tentative Start time for Walk
Event Location: Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point) in the Clambake Area Note: The actual address to put in a GPS is 1 Tod’s Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.
Kids’ activities are free.
Runners:
Registered runners can pick up their run packets at check-in
New runners can register and pay on-site
- $35 – Run registration fee (ages 12 and up)
- $10 – Run registration fee (ages 11 and under)
Walkers:
Registered walkers can pick up their t-shirts at check-in
New walkers can register on-site
- Free for children and adults
- Children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
We will have light snacks and coffee service available, but we encourage attendees to pack a snack or light lunch and their own personal water bottle to enjoy at Tod’s Point. Sorry, no skateboards, bikes, or pets please!
5K Run
Sunday, October 12, 2025
9:00 am
run begins
Event Location: Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point) in the Clambake Area Note: The actual address to put in a GPS is 1 Tod’s Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.
The 5K run begins at 9:00 am and is preceded by a professional warm-up. Registration and race packet-pick-up open at 7:30 am the day of the event. The run is a timed race and is suitable for runners of all levels. The course is relatively flat and on mostly concrete paths within Greenwich Point Park. The route is accurately marked with arrows and we have run monitors to keep you on course and cheer you on to the finish.
For runners using adaptive equipment, there is a route modification that will enable you to stay on paved roads. Our run monitors will direct you or you can inquire in advance at the run registration table
Race Fees:
- $35 – Run registration fee (ages 12 and up)
- $10 – Run registration fee (ages 11 and under)
Awared & Prizes:
- Top three men, women & children
- Awarded at approximately 10:15 am
We will have light snacks and coffee service available, but we encourage attendees to pack a snack or light lunch and their own personal water bottle to enjoy at Tod’s Point. Sorry, no skateboards, bikes, or pets please!
1-Mile Walk
Sunday, October 12, 2025
11:00 am
Walk Begins
Event Location: Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point) in the Clambake Area Note: The actual address to put in a GPS is 1 Tod’s Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.
The 1-mile walk is free to adults and children (those under the age of 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). The walk begins at 11:00 am and is preceded by a fun warm-up with lively music starting at 10:30 am. The walk route goes along the scenic Greenwich Point Park peninsula and is accessible to wheelchairs, strollers and other adaptive equipment. Most of the route will take place on roads free of traffic and concrete paths. While there is no registration fee to walk, donations are greatly appreciated.
- Donations can be made in advance online at: www.abilis.us/walkrun
- Donations day of can be made via cash or credit card
Awards & Prizes
- Participation awards will be given to the top three walk or run teams based on total participation, which includes # of donors and onsite walk particpants.
- Creativity awards will be given to the most unique run and walk team outfits. Be creative and have fun!
We will have light snacks and coffee service available, but we encourage attendees to pack a snack or light lunch and their own personal water bottle to enjoy at Tod’s Point. Sorry, no skateboards, bikes, or pets please!
Gardens & Gifts
Sunday, October 12, 2025
9:00 am
Gardens & Gifts
Abilis Gardens & Gifts will be selling products onsite at the Walk/Run. Many of the items are handmade and packaged by our program participants.
- There will be an assortment of handcrafted candles, soaps and lotions, and seasonal products.
- Items can be purchased with cash or credit card.
Abilis Gardens & Gifts is a retail-store located at our 50 Glenville Street location. It is also a training site for our competitive employment program where our program participants work toward community-based jobs in sales and production. The store sells an assortment of gifts, handcrafted candles and bath products, jewelry, plants, fresh cut flowers and more! Store hours can be found at www.abilis.us/gifts or call the store directly at (203)531-4438.
We will have light snacks and coffee service available, but we encourage attendees to pack a snack or light lunch and their own personal water bottle to enjoy at Tod’s Point. Sorry, no skateboards, bikes, or pets please!
Awards
Sunday, October 12, 2025
10:15 am
5K Awards
11:00 am
Team Awards
Individual Awards (5K)
- Medals will be given to the top three finishers in each category: men, women and children (under age 11 and ages 11-17). Award time approximately 10:15 am.
Team Awards
- Participation awards will be given to the top three walk or run teams based on total participation, which includes # of donors and onsite walk participants.
- Creativity awards will be given to the most unique run and walk team outfits.
Be creative and have fun!
We will have light snacks and coffee service available, but we encourage attendees to pack a snack or light lunch and their own personal water bottle to enjoy at Tod’s Point. Sorry, no skateboards, bikes, or pets please!
ROUTE maps
5K Run Route
1-Mile Walk Route
About Tod’s Point
About Tod's Point
The Walk/Run for Abilis takes place at Tod’s Point in Greenwich Point Park. Considered to be one of the most gorgeous waterfronts in the area, the beach sits on a peninsula jutting into Long Island Sound. Both the 5K run and 1M walk routes take place on mostly paved paths throughout the park. Tod’s Point is a multiple-use recreational park popular with Greenwich families for jogging, swimming, fishing, boating, water sports, walking and nature study. Greenwich Point Park is open daily from 6:00 a.m. until sunset.
Please note: no pets, scooters or bikes are allowed along the walk/run routes.
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