Dock Street School Autism Acceptance 5K

This one is a community 5K through Brooklyn Bridge Park that benefits the Dock Street School’s ASD Horizon Program, which supports students with autism spectrum disorder. It’s a straightforward, no-frills event: show up, run the piers, support a good cause. The setting is hard to complain about.

The course is an out-and-back along the Brooklyn Bridge Park waterfront, starting and finishing at Pier 6. You’ll run north through Piers 5 and 2, turn around at the end of Pier 1, and come back the same way. The views of lower Manhattan from the waterfront make this a genuinely pleasant place to cover 5K. The surface is paved throughout. It’s a flat course with no serious terrain to worry about.

This is a smaller community race. There’s no kids fun run, no post-race food listed, and the award structure isn’t detailed on the registration page, so check the race website closer to the event for updates. Runners should meet at Pier 6 off Atlantic Avenue.

What to Know:
• Start line is at Pier 6 off Atlantic Ave. Allow time to navigate into Brooklyn Bridge Park.
• Out-and-back format means you’ll pass spectators twice, which is nice if you’re bringing a crew.
• Personalized bib if you register at least 3 weeks in advance.
• 18 & under pricing is available and stays flat regardless of registration window.
• No shirt is mentioned on the registration page; check the race website for confirmation.
• Proceeds benefit the Dock Street School ASD Horizon Program in Brooklyn.