The 21st annual Walk/Run for Abilis is rain or shine at Greenwich Point Park on Sunday morning.
The event kicks-off in the morning at 7:30am, with on-site registration.
This annual family fun “friendraiser” is held at the Clambake area of Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point) in Old Greenwich.
The event is held rain or shine. Participants can partake in the 1-mile accessible walk and/or a 5K family fun run. Registration is free for walkers, $35 for runners ages 12 and up, and $10 for runners 11 and under.
On-site registration is available. Individual participants and teams are encouraged to create creative T-shirts or fun outfits, buttons, hats or showcase their team spirit with own banner to increase visibility, show team spirit and vie for a chance to win fun prizes.
Back by popular demand at Walk/Run for Abilis is Carnival for a Cause, run by the Abilis Youth Board, with fun games and activities for children. A balloon artist, face painting, music, dancing, fitness and a pop-up Abilis Gardens & Gifts shop will also be part of the event.
The fun begins at 7:30am on Sunday, October 11, with on-site registration. The event kicks-off at 8:30am, with a fun warm-up led by celebrity fitness guru and choreographer Billy Blanks Jr., who is also founder of the popular dance fitness program, Dance It Out.
The 5K run begins at 9:00am, followed by awards and then the warm-up for the Walk portion of the event. The Walk begins at 11:00am, with the event over by 12:30pm. Light snacks and coffee are provided.
Proceeds from the 2026 Walk/Run will be used to enhance Abilis’ day program, which delivers life-skills training, job coaching and friendship-building activities tailored to each Abilis community member. State funding covers large-group supports but not the individualized attention every person deserves.
Funds raised through the 21st annual Walk/Run for Abilis will help bridge that gap and ensure Abilis’ 800+ community members continue to thrive.
Zach Karas cross the finish line at the Abilis Walk/Run. Photo: Leslie Yager
The Ladies of 101 arrived for the annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point in Old Greenwich. File Photo: Leslie Yager
CEO Amy Montimurro and Billy Blanks Jr at the annual Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 13, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
CEO Amy Montimurro and Billy Blanks Jr at the annual Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 13, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 schedule
7:30am: Registration Opens
8:30am: Run Warm-Up with Billy Blanks, Jr.
9:00am: 5K Run Starts
9:00am: Carnival for a Cause with Kids’ Activities Opens
10:15am: Run Awards
10:30am: Walk Warm-Up with Billy Blanks, Jr.
11:00am: Walk Starts
12:30pm: Event Concludes
Abilis is a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families from birth throughout their lives. Founded in 1951, Abilis, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, is a leader in providing meaningful supports to the community in Fairfield County, Connecticut, in towns including Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford, Westport and Wilton. The organization has a long-standing reputation for individualized, high-quality care.