Roar for Autism at Oregon Ridge Park

On April 29, is hosting Kennedy Krieger Institute's eighth annual Roar for Autism event. 

The event, which raises funds for autism research, will feature bike rides such as 50 and 25-mile races for enthusiasts, a 10-mile race for recreational riders, a 5-mile ride for beginners and a youth ride, according to a news release from Kennedy Krieger. 

The races will be followed by a family fun festival that will include carnival games, a disc jockey and healthy snacks from , the release states. 

Interested participants can register and join a fundraising team at the Kennedy Krieger website. 

On-site registration starts at 6 a.m. and the first race, the 50-mile, posts at 6:30 a.m., according to the release.