Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K

About the Event

The Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K Run is more than just a walk or run — it's a celebration of community, inclusion, and progress. This exciting event combines everything you love about the traditional Autism Speaks Walk with the added energy of a 5K run!

Whether you're walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, you'll be part of an inspiring experience filled with connection and purpose. The event features a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities, including:

🌐 Resource Fair A robust lineup of tools, services, and supports that span the entire autism lifespan.

🤝 Friendship Bracelet Station Create and share bracelets to celebrate unity and connection.

🦸‍♂️ Superhero Sprint A fun, fast-paced race for all ages— with capes!

📸 Photo Opportunities Capture unforgettable memories at our themed selfie stations.

🎉 And So Much More! Games, entertainment, community partners, and surprises around every corner.

Join us as we take bold steps toward a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. Come for the cause, stay for the community — and leave empowered.

Races Offered

5K

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

08:00

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$45.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Cleveland.

thermostat Temperature

16.9° / 22.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.7° / 22.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 9m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:07

nightlight Sunset

19:34

About Cleveland

Learn more about the host city, Cleveland.

Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Taylor Tripoli	M	35	Twinsburg, OH	16:48.99
🥈	Tyler Mosher	M	24	Sagamore Hills, OH	17:43.21
🥉	Nathan O'Donnell	M	27	NORTHFIELD, OH	19:16.13
4	Tyler Kaptain	M	30	Sheffield Lake, OH	21:44.53
5	Brendan Centeno	M	32	Lagrange, OH	22:12.5
6	Tommy Olson	M	35	Bay Village, OH	22:25.87
7	McKae Matthews	M	25	Cleveland, OH	22:49.94
8	Nadean Baker	F	48	Cleveland, OH	23:13.49
9	Maggie Styles	F	33	Strongsville, OH	23:41.44
10	Caty Leneghan	F	13	Independence, OH	23:55.68
11	Kaitlin Tripoli	F	37	Twinsburg, OH	24:08.97
12	Rick Musil	M	48	Avon Lake, OH	24:25.79
13	Danelle Musil	F	45	Avon Lake, OH	24:27.31
14	Jeffrey Misley	M	36	Willoughby, OH	24:58.41
15	Xavier Smith	M	42	Copley, OH	25:56.65
16	Michael Thomas	M	55	Strongsville, OH	26:05.35
17	Halle MacArthur	F	32	Mentor, OH	26:05.4
18	John Selick	M	51	Avon Lake, OH	26:53.06
19	Anthony Scolaro	M	40	Wadsworth, OH	27:22.14
20	Andrew Hoffmeyer	M	27	New Franklin, OH	27:22.71
21	Zachary Bond	M	40	Painesville, OH	27:22.85
22	Braidan Centeno	M	30	Elyria, OH	27:53.52
23	Jared Stearns	M	35	Chagrin Falls, OH	28:10.47
24	Ashley Heidrick	F	37	Chagrin Falls, OH	28:10.99
25	Laura Bartlett	F	43	Cleveland, OH	29:07.02
26	Tera Thomas	F	39	Strongsville, OH	29:15.69
27	Janel Gabriel	F	39	Cleveland, OH	29:16.29
28	Brian Raglow	M	33	Akron, OH	29:21.61
29	Mike Cesa	M	50	North Royalton, OH	29:43.88
30	O. Lackofi	F	10	Strongsville, OH	30:02.53
31	Michael Davis	—	32	Wadsworth, OH	30:06.71
32	Sarah Viccarone	F	32	Strongsville, OH	30:08.93
33	Carly Davis	—	33	Wadsworth, OH	30:20.37
34	Bill Thompson	M	46	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	30:20.92
35	Owen McNea	M	25	Cleveland, OH	30:56.36
36	Cassie Hudson	F	29	Stow, OH	31:01.14
37	Chris Powers	M	55	Stow, OH	31:15.81
38	Maggie Leneghan	F	23	Independence, OH	31:17.32
39	Dallas Provost	M	33	Painesville, OH	31:52.89
40	Lindsey Hoffmeyer	F	26	New Franklin, OH	31:53.37
41	Tyler Vorst	M	29	Cleveland, OH	32:11.59
42	Julie Baraona	F	28	Cleveland, OH	32:11.99
43	Melanie Hartman	F	36	Cleveland, OH	32:29.91
44	Julia Oberlander	F	42	Medina, OH	32:31.1
45	Katarzyna Husak	F	45	North Royalton, OH	32:41.73
46	Melissa Howard	F	43	Cleveland, OH	32:42.97
47	Cherie' Norman	F	39	Strongsville, OH	33:01.35
48	Jessica Feierabend	F	37	Strongsville, OH	33:01.39
49	Maxine Jucutan	F	28	Cleveland, OH	34:54.52
50	Kelly Zebrowski	F	51	Strongsville, OH	37:24.11