Benhaven Walk for Autism
2 Mile Walk
The flat 2 Mile Walk travels along the beach path and through the park.
Virtual Walk Option
Can’t make the walk? Not to worry. Sign up for the virtual walk, log your own miles and we’ll mail you an event t-shirt and a race bib.
Sponsorship Opportunities
With your help, we can raise thousands for Benhaven. To learn more about becoming a sponsor, click here or contact John Bysiewicz at (203) 481-5933 or john@jbsports.com
October 12, 2025
Lighthouse Point Park
2 Lighthouse Rd. New Haven, CT 06512
Sign up now to secure your place; only the first 400 registrants will receive a t-shirt. Don’t wait!
Schedule
8:00am: Packet Pick-Up & Registration. Come on down! We accept race day entries!
9:30am: 2 Mile Walk Start
Parking
Ample parking available at Lighthouse Point Park.
T-Shirts
All participants will receive a custom cotton t-shirt.
Awards
Top individual fundraiser.
*Walkers are not timed.
Family Fun!
Free rides on the carousel!
Joseph Furey and Sarah Cody from WTNH will be making a special appearance with the Mobile Weather Lab!
Bubbles! Soccer Balls! Frisbees! Hula Hoops! Cornhole! Ladderball! Yard Checkers! Jumbo Yard Dominos! Live Jazz Band, featuring a Benhaven Alum! Raffles! Pizza Truck! Face & Rock Painting! Fire Truck Tours!
Support Benhaven
Your participation supports Benhaven, a local non-profit based in North Haven, CT. Benhaven’s mission is to enable people with autism and pervasive developmental disorders to participate in community life, exercise productive control over their own lives, have meaningful relationships and associations, be gainfully employed, and experience happiness and personal satisfaction. Benhaven provides educational services and support to approximately 40 children and adolescents with autism, intellectual disabilities and/or related disabilities from ages 5–21. Over 35 students are served by out Academy and Transition Program, 85 individuals receive in-home behavioral supports and 42 individuals are in Benhaven’s residential programs. Learn more about Benhaven here.
Fundraising teams and individuals are encouraged! Awards are presented to top individual and team fundraisers!
Earn FREE Walk Entry!
Those who donate or raise $200 or more earn a complimentary entry to the Benhaven Walk for Autism. Create a fundraising page during online race registration or by clicking below. Once you have raised $200, you will automatically be refunded your entry fee. Email jody@jbsports.com with questions.
Thank You to our Wonderful Sponsors!
