BridgeTogether for Autism 5K

About the Event

Come join us for the BridgeTogether for Autism Foundation 5K, where we walk, run and unite to support children with autism in our community!

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to hit the pavement as we kick off the inaugural BridgeTogether Foundation 5K and raise funds for summer programming for autistic children.

With a growing need to have accessibility to inclusive and supported summer camps, your participation in this event will help us bridge the gap in offerings for neurodivergent children to learn and have fun on their summer breaks in the form of mini camps with their BridgeBuddies.

This event will kick off at 7075 Veterans Blvd in Burr Ridge, so mark your calendars and spread the word as we run (or walk) the 5K and then celebrate with live music, food and community engagement.

***Registrants after 11/25 may not be guaranteed a shirt***

Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or a family looking for a meaningful morning out, your participation bridges the gap and helps a neurodivergent child connect, learn, and thrive.

See you at the starting line!

Race tickets are $40 for adults $25 for kids 7-17 years old, and include;

Commemorative tshirt and racing bib
Finisher medal for the first 100 finishers
Choice of FREE BEEF or FREE ICE CREAM FOR A YEAR with Buona or Rainbow cone for first finisher in each division (Ages 6-12, 13-17, 18+)
Pre-race snacks sponsored by Chick-fil-A & Dunkin
Post-race Buona Beef sandwich or Rainbow Cone ice cream
Live music and photo opps
Family friendly fun!

TIMELINE;

9AM: Meet at Buona Companies Parking lot for check-in and pre-race celebration.

10AM: Shotgun start

11AM: Post race celebration with Buona and Rainbow Cone

Races Offered

BridgeTogether 5K

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

10:00

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Burr Ridge.

thermostat Temperature

2.3° / 9.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

-2.2° / 5.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 58m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.3 cm

air Avg wind speed

13.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:41

nightlight Sunset

17:31

About Burr Ridge

Learn more about the host city, Burr Ridge.

Burr Ridge is a village in Cook and DuPage counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Per the 2020 census, the population was 11,192.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of BridgeTogether for Autism 5K.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Shailene Gunderson	F	29	Downers Grove, IL	23:14
🥈	Steve Spencer	M	48	Darien, IL	26:13
🥉	Ryan Dybas	M	40	Clarendon Hills, IL	26:16
4	Benjamin Felson	M	23	New York, NY	26:31
5	Joe Trombino	M	54	Westchester, IL	27:25
6	Micah Eaker	M	15	Wheaton, IL	28:51
7	G. Cantalupo	M	9	Willowbrook, IL	29:09
8	Paige Cantalupo	F	38	Willowbrook, IL	29:09
9	Angeles Olivares	F	30	Lyons, IL	30:53
10	Sebastian Vicencio	M	22	—	—
11	Allyson Fernandes	F	52	Homer Glen, IL	34:19
12	James Fernandes	M	52	Homer Glen, IL	34:20
13	Joanna Holicz	F	36	Lemont, IL	34:24
14	Daniel Holicz	M	40	Lemont, IL	34:46
15	Marcos Perez	M	23	Schaumburg, IL	35:49
16	Jazmin Salazar	F	23	Hoffman Estates, IL	36:03
17	Francisco Chagoya	M	19	Elgin, IL	36:13
18	Arianna Furto	F	22	Whiting, IN	37:42
19	Maria Lopez	F	27	Cicero, IL	37:59
20	Nicole Holicz	F	31	New Lenox, IL	40:04
21	Austin Oremus	M	32	Lemont, IL	40:44
22	Sebastian Kos	M	38	Hinsdale, IL	41:55
23	Barbara Zavala	F	41	Elmwood Park, IL	42:48
24	Jennifer Wysocki	F	41	Downers Grove, IL	43:28
25	Matt Haddad	M	36	Downers Grove, IL	43:32
26	Anonymous Anonymous	M	28	—	48:34
27	Cesar Vargas	M	27	Chicago, IL	48:35
28	Yazmin Camarena	F	27	Chicago, IL	48:53
29	Nancy Gunderson	F	60	Downers Grove, IL	51:07
30	Susan Lustro	F	64	West Chicago, IL	51:08
31	Greg Gunderson	M	66	Downers Grove, IL	51:11
32	Laura Oremus	F	61	Lockport, IL	51:30
33	Audrey Fornek	F	13	Burr Ridge, IL	52:50
34	Douglas Fornek	M	41	Burr Ridge, IL	53:04
35	Konrad Bafia	M	35	Lemont, IL	53:37
36	Agnes Bafia	F	34	Lemont, IL	53:44
37	Alyza Lopez	F	29	Darien, IL	54:27
38	Joanne Winston-Spencer	F	47	Darien, IL	56:28
39	Lova Stojkovic	F	21	Western Springs, IL	57:06
40	Jim Buonavolanto	M	24	Willowbrook, IL	1:02:03
41	Bradley Cardott	M	29	Lombard, IL	1:02:30
42	Nicole Cardott	F	29	Lombard, IL	1:02:30
43	Julianna Guerrero	F	21	Oak Lawn, IL	1:02:46
44	Anonymous Anonymous	M	24	—	1:02:46
45	Sara Scheri	F	52	Darien, IL	1:03:08
46	Tony Scheri	M	55	Darien, IL	1:03:34
47	Jim Grady	M	65	Naperville, IL	1:03:43
48	Annie Favia	F	31	Naperville, IL	1:04:25
49	Ryan DeFrancesco	M	32	Elmhurst, IL	1:04:42
50	Yolanda Rios	F	20	Gilberts, IL	1:05:19