You're running out of excuses to not sign up for the **Eagles Autism Challenge**.
On Thursday, Wawa opened its newest location in Center City on 13th and Chestnut Streets and celebrated the occasion by announcing that it will once again be a sponsor of the Eagles Autism Challenge.
The first 50 participants to register using the promo code "Wawa Grand Opening" will have their $150 registration fee waived.
Outstanding hoagies and a premier fundraiser? That's a pretty good combo.
"We are thrilled to open another new store in Center City Philadelphia and provide more convenience for our busy customers with a location right in the heart of Philadelphia's business and tourism area," said Chris Gheysens, Wawa President & CEO. "We are also thrilled to announce our renewed partnership with the Eagles Autism Challenge during the grand opening as we commit to being a Partner Level sponsor for this import event, which raises funds for Philadelphia-based institutions to continue their critical work in the areas of autism research and programs."
The Eagles Autism Challenge is a one-day bike ride and family-friendly 5K run/walk that begins and ends at Lincoln Financial Field. Wawa is proud to be a partner and sponsor the Eagles Autism Challenge's signature fundraising event that features three cycling routes – the Wawa Junior 15-Mile Ride, Wawa Shorti 30-Mile Ride, and the Wawa Classic 50-Mile Ride – offering participants a chance to ride through the City of Philadelphia and its suburbs.
The inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge, a one-day bike ride and family-friendly 5K run/walk, kicked off this weekend! It began with a party at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday night ahead of the main event on Saturday. Take a look at photos from the very first Eagles Autism Challenge.
Packet pickup at Lincoln Financial Field
Ready to go at the Eagles Autism Challenge starting line
Nick Foles meeting riders
Zach Ertz meeting riders
Volunteers working hard at packet pickup
Mack Hollins meeting riders
Making sure everyone is prepared for Saturday's Eagles Autism Challenge
Participants arrive at Lincoln Financial Field for the Kickoff Party
Eagles Cheerleaders ready to greet guests
Chris Maragos meeting riders
It's never too rainy for a selfie with Carson Wentz
SWOOP getting in on the fun
A lucky rider takes a picture with Nick Foles
The Eagles Autism Challenge at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 19th 2018. (Brian Garfinkel/Philadelphia Eagles)
Riders take off in the Eagles Autism Challenge
A group of participants waiting at the start line.
Cyclists begin their portion of the Eagles Autism Challenge.
SWOOP leads a group of runners out of Lincoln Financial Field.
Cyclists during the Eagles Autism Challenge.
Braving the rain.
WR Nelson Agholor taking a selfie with a fan.
The finish line.
Cyclists begin their trek.
5k participants leaving the start line.
Thumbs up!
WR Mack Hollins high-fives a fan.
Head coach Doug Pederson.
Top fundraiser Howard Eskin.
Eagles legend Ike Reese.
SWOOP with a pair of fans.
Cyclists riding past Jefferson Hospital.
Mack Hollins, Alshon Jeffery and Duce Staley riding through the city.
Connor Barwin.
Coach Pederson riding during Eagles Autism Challenge.
S Rodney McLeod with a group of fans.
A group of enthusiastic runners.
The Eagles Autism Challenge raised more than $2.3 million and counting.
Connor Barwin.
Quintin Mikell crosses the finish line.
Runners crossing the finish line inside Lincoln Financial Field.
Eagles Cheerleaders Crystalle, Corinne, and Allegra cross the finish line.
C Jason Kelce crosses the finish line.
Eagles Hall of Famer Harold Carmichael crosses the finish line.
A rider pumps his fist.
QB Carson Wentz greets some fans.
Cyclists make their way past Jefferson Hospital.
OT Jason Peters with a trio of fans.
Eagles legend Tra Thomas during the Eagles Autism Challenge.
LB Jordan Hicks greets the fans.
The Cheer Zone at Jefferson Hospital providing some extra motivation for riders.
Assistant head coach Duce Staley takes a photo with a fan.
Riders during the Eagles Autism Challenge.
Eagles Chairman & CEO Jeffrey Lurie.
QB Carson Wentz.
WR Alshon Jeffery greets the fans.
TE Zach Ertz.
QB Nick Foles.
C Jason Kelce.
QB Nick Foles.
Interscope recording artist Alex Aiono
TE Dallas Goedert signs an autograph for a young fan.
Interscope recording artist Alex Aiono.
Chairman & CEO Jeffrey Lurie addresses the participants and officially kicks off Eagles Autism Challenge weekend
Checking out the delicious food options
WR Nelson Agholor at the Kickoff Party
Former Eagles WR Jason Avant stops by to meet with participants
Getting ready for Saturday's festivities
More pictures with the Lombardi Trophy
Making new friends and enjoying the Kickoff Party
Eagles Legend Harold Carmichael joins in on the fun
All smiles with the Lombardi Trophy in the background
