Sunday, October 18, 2026 8:00AM Check-in opens (Nexus Building Entrance) 9:00AM Kids Fun Run (Nexus Parking Lot) 9:15AM 1K Run/Walk (Nexus Parking Lot) 9:45AM 5K Run/Walk (Nexus Parking Lot) Rain or Shine Garden City, NY AMENITIES All participants receive refreshments! Jogging Strollers are permitted. AWARDS Top 3 M/F Overall TF/XC Panther Parent 'bragging rights' BENEFICIARY All funds raised for this year's Panthers for a Cause will benefit the Nassau Suffolk Autism Society of America. The Nassau Suffolk Autism Society of America (NSASA) is a local non profit organization supporting individuals with autism and their families on Long Island. We provide free, safe, supported social and recreational activities for the autism community. At NSASA, we create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. It is our vision to create a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need when they need it. To learn more about NSASA, visit nsasa.org