Events
Tutus and Ties Fun Run
Join us for Fun, Fitness, and Fundraising at our 2025 Tutus and Ties Fun Run
When: Saturday, October 18th at 8am
Where: Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave TX 78738
Event Details: We welcome walkers and runners of all ability levels to join us for this 5K self-timed Fun Run. We will also offer a short (approximately 1K) family-friendly course with an emphasis on fun - skipping, side shuffles, walking through bubbles, etc.
Online Silent Auction: The Online Silent Auction is for EVERYONE— not only those participating in the Fun Run. In fact, bidders in years past have participated from across the country. Items that are not available for shipping are clearly marked, but a great many of the items can be shipped or emailed to the winning bidder.
This year’s auction includes travel items, items made by AIMers, tools, kitchen goodies, jewelry, and gift certificates for lovers of food, wine, and fun activities.
Bidding Opens: 6am Wednesday, Oct. 8th
Bidding Closes: 8pm Tuesday, Oct. 14th
Item Pick Up (for items that will be picked up in person) on Thursday, October 16th 6-8pm at Lake Travis Biergarten (3519 Ranch Road 620, Austin TX 78734). Please note that there will be no pickup of auction items at the Fun Run.
THANK YOU! Because AIM does not charge a fee to AIMers (these are the adults with disabilities whom we serve), we rely entirely on fundraising and donations to provide the supports that allow AIMers to thrive. For the past 9 years, Tutus and Ties has been our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we offer our profound thanks to everyone - those who have been with us since Year 1 to those joining for the first time this year - who help us make independece possible.
YOUR SUPPORT provides:
Transportation so that AIMers can get to work and AIM activities
Opportunities for ongoing learning, physical fitness, and social activities
Sustainability so that AIM can be their lifelong community
Entry Fees
Registrations Received by September 19
$25 Adult Registration (includes t-shirt)
$15 Child Registration (12 and under - includes t-shirt)
$20 Out of Town Registrant - for registration without a t-shirt
$10 Tutu or $5 Tie
Dates to remember
Registrations Received on or after September 20
$30 Adult Registration (includes t-shirt while supplies last)
$20 Child Registration (12 and under - includes t-shirt while supplies last)
$25 Out of town Registrant - for registration without a t-shirt
$10 Tutu or $5 Tie (while supplies last)
Sept. 19th Registration Deadline to be guaranteed to receive the t-shirt size of your choice and a tutu or tie.
Oct. 8th 6:00 AM Silent Auction Starts
Oct. 14th 8:00 PM Silent Auction Closes. Highest bidders will receive an email notifying them that they have won and can pick up their item at the Oct. 16th pick-up event.
Oct. 16th 6:00-8:00 PM Pickup of t-shirts, tutus, ties, and silent auction items at Lake Travis Biergarten (3519 Ranch Road 620, Austin TX 78734). Please note that there will be no pickup of auction items at the Fun Run.
Saturday, Oct. 18th 9th Annual Tutus and Ties Fun Run
8:00 AM Check-In and Registration Join us at the Great Lawn of the Hill Country Galleria for check in and fun lawn games. We will accept walk-in registrations, although for those we can’t guarantee shirts nor tutus or ties.
8:30 AM Start Time Gather at the Great Lawn for opening remarks and to start the race.
10:00 AM Event Close: Gather at the Great Lawn for entertainment, snacks, closing remarks and prize drawings.
Course Overview: This 5K through and around the Hill Country Galleria is self-timed. For those who prefer, there is a short family-friendly course (approximately 1K) with fun zones for skipping, going through bubbles, side-stepping and more.
Amenities: Water stations will be provided along the way with restrooms on site.
Out of Town Registrants: For those who wish to support AIM but can't make it to the Event, choose anytime on or before October 18th to walk or run around your neighborhood, a favorite hiking trail, a park path, etc. – the options are unlimited! If you choose to add more FUN to the Run, ideas include: jump roping, hula hooping, basketball shooting, egg-in-a-spoon racing, chalk art creating, etc. Upload your pictures to our event photo album.
Weather Updates
In the event of questionable weather on the day of the event, please check AIM’s Facebook page for any weather-related updates. An alternate distribution date for t-shirts will be set in the event of a rain cancellation, but we will be unable to refund fees.
Thank you to our generous sponsors who are helping AIM make independence possible!
2024 Signature Sponsor
2024 Platinum Sponsors
Kenneth J Dalton
Patrick & Sharon Easter
Family of Jack Shepherd
Murphy Family
Hal & Brenda Shults
Eileen & Bob Spratt
Team Alicia
Team Blake
Team Caedan
Team Cristina
Team Dynamo Dice
Team Zach
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2024 Platinum Sponsors
2024 Gold Sponsors
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Anna Kraft Fine Art Portrait Artist
Bill & Fran Bankston
Adam & Elizabeth Besand
James Buckley
Tracey Guttes
Troy & Brenda Hester
Lakecountry Insurance
Steve & Laurie Moore
Kimberly Radecki
Barbara Richmond
Sophie Sanchez
Team Bethany
Team Cristina2
Access College America
A Summer Smile, PLLC
Audi North Austin
Austin Design Group
Avanti Hills, LLC
Talina & Dean Buchanan
Cable Partners Inc.
CareFor
2024 Silver Sponsors
Edward Jones, Scott Tracy AAMS
Family Foot Care - Dr. Jeff LaMour
Gaines Land Sales
Hye Meadow Winery LLC
Lori Jones
Jones Family
Justice Pest Services
Robin McCormick
Pflugerville Vision Care
Riedmueller Family
Salus Chiropractic
Jeff & Jody Sims
Ruth Ann Spivey
State Farm Insurance - Jeff Coleman
Team Grace
Team Mackenzie
TruWest Credit Union
Bruce & Valarie Ure