Driving Directions:
Chalco Hills Recreation Area encompasses Wehrspan Lake and is home to approximately 6 miles of trail that encircles the lake and weaves through picnic areas, soccer fields, and playgrounds scattered around the park. The Autism Puzzle Walk is held at the Natural Resouce Center building and that entrance is off of 154th and Giles.
If coming from west of Omaha –> Take I-80 to Exit 440. Turn left onto Highway 50 also known as 144th Street. You will then drive North on 144th Street for about 1 mile. Turn left onto Giles Road. Proceed about 1 mile and then turn left into Chalco Hills Recreation Area on what would be 154th Street. You will see an Autism Society banner marking the entrance and we will have some signs along the road directing you toward the Autism Walk.
If coming from east Omaha –> Take I-80 to Exit 440. Turn right onto Highway 50 also known as 144th Street. You will then drive North on 144th Street for about 1 mile. Turn left onto Giles Road. Proceed about 1 mile and then turn left into Chalco Hills Recreation Area on what would be 154th Street. You will see an Autism Society banner marking the entrance and we will have signs along the road directing you toward the Autism Walk.
The Chalco staff will assist you with finding a parking place.
Check in Process:
Here are the basics to help you prepare for Saturday.
1. Put yourself in the FASTPASS line by registering online at www.firstgiving.com/asn. (Online Registration closes at 6pm Friday)
2. If you have money to turn in at the walk please help us credit you and your team by having it in an envelope with a donation log already completed. You can download a donation log HERE.
3. Not already registered? Don’t worry! You can still register at the walk!
Once you arrive to the Natural Resource Center at Chalco you will find the room color coded! So what color are you? Here is how you know where to go…
I need to register –> REPORT TO THE BLUE REGISTRATION TABLES
We are all already registered and…
-I have cash/check donations to turn in –> REPORT TO THE GREEN REGISTRATION TABLES
-All of my donations were online –> REPORT TO THE RED REGISTRATION TABLES
-I don’t have any donations –> REPORT TO THE RED REGISTRATION TABLE
And don’t worry if you still aren’t sure where to go! We’ll be there to guide you!
5K Runners:
We are offering 5K participants packet pickup on Friday, April 27th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Peak Performance located at 519 N 78th Street.
Packets can also be picked up race day, Saturday, April 28th from 8:00 am to 8:45am at the RED REGISTRATION tables in the Natural Resource Center at Chalco.
**Please note that runners registered prior to April 15th will receive a technical t-shirt that can be picked up either at Peak Performance, or the day of the event. Runners who registered after April 15th can pick up their cotton t-shirt on Saturday at the registration table located in the Natural Resource Center at Chalco.
AUTISM PUZZLE WALK MEETING
