As part of the effort to combat autism, the nation’s leading developmental disorder, Alpha Xi Delta sorority at ETSU will host a 5K race in conjunction with Autism Speaks.The race will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9, starting at 8 a.m., with a course that travels around campus.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in the patio area outside the Cave in the D.P. Culp University Center and includes a $25 fee.

Corporate and social club teams as well as individual runners are welcome.

Prizes will be given for the fastest men’s and women’s times.

To learn more about Autism Speaks or to register online, visit the website at www.autismspeaks.org. For further information about the event, contact Rachel Curcio of Alpha Xi Delta sorority at curcio@goldmail.etsu.edu or 336-558-0769.