Tutus & Ties Fun Run
AIM’s 2026 Tutus and Ties Fun Run presented by SouthStar Bank
Join us for Fun, Fitness, and Fundraising at our 2026 Tutus and Ties Fun Run
When: Saturday, October 10th | Check-In: 7:30 AM | Race Start: 8:00 AM
Where: Hill Country Galleria, 12712 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 (or walk).
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: 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30th
Bidding Closes: 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6th
Item Pick Up (for items that will be picked up in person) on Thursday, October 8th 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 10 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 independence 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 12
$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 13
$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. 12th Registration Deadline to be guaranteed to receive the t-shirt size of your choice and a tutu or tie.
Sept. 30th 6:00 AM Silent Auction Starts
Oct. 6th 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. 8th pick-up event.
Oct. 8th 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. 10th 10th Annual Tutus and Ties Fun Run
7:30 AM Check-In and Registration Join us at the Central Plaza 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.
8:00 AM Start Time Gather at the Central Plaza to start the race.
9:00 AM Event Close: Gather at the Central Plaza for entertainment, snacks, closing remarks and prize drawings.
Course Overview: This 5K through and around the Hill Country Galleria is self-timed and can be run or walked.
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 10th 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.
Additional Details and Links
Click HERE (coming soon) - for our Online Auction
Click HERE (coming soon) - to Post Pictures to our Google Fun Run 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, donations or sponsorships.
Thank you to our generous sponsors who are helping AIM make independence possible!
2026 Signature Sponsor
2026 Venue Sponsor
2026 Diamond Sponsors
Team Andrew
Team Caedan
Team Connor
Jimmy Baker
Bill & Fran Bankston
Team Cristina
Team Jax
2026 Platinum Sponsors
Clicking on Logos will take you to Sponsor's websites
2026 Gold Sponsors
Austin Design Group
Troy & Brenda Hester
Justice Pest Services
Steve & Laurie Moore
McCoy Farmers Insurance Agency
Nielsen Law
Orangetheory Fitness
Charlotte Stachour
Team Blake
Team Murphy Realty
Texas Materials Group Inc
Brent Allen State Farm
Dean & Talina Buchanan
Matt & Lucy Cafrelli
Lou & Janis Cartwright
Eaddy Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
Hendricks Education, LLC
Hye Meadow Winery
Lindsey Majors
Alex & Danielle Matzkin
Parker Family
Summer Rydel, DDS