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Charlotte Empower Walk & 5K Run

Name: Charlotte Empower Walk & 5K Run
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

calendar_today 07 Nov, 2026

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language Official Website

sell $35.00

About the Event

The Autism Speaks Empower Walk + 5K Run is an uplifting celebration of community and progress, combining the spirit of the traditional Walk with the energy of a 5K run! Whether you’re walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

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.

To register prior to November 5, or for more information, please visit our official Empower Walk & 5K Run site.

Event Schedule:

8-8:45 a.m. - 5K Run registration
9 a.m. - Timed 5K Run start
9:30 a.m. - Walk registration/kids' activities begin
10:30 a.m. - Superhero Sprint
10:45 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies and Walk
1 p.m. - Event concludes

Races Offered

5K Run

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Charlotte.

thermostat Temperature

7.0° / 17.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

3.5° / 14.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 15m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

63.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:58

nightlight Sunset

18:17

About Charlotte

Learn more about the host city, Charlotte.

Charlotte is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. With a population of 874,579 at the 2020 census, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., seventh-most populous city in the South, and second-most populous city in the Southeast. The Charlotte metropolitan area, with an estimated 2.88 million residents, is the 21st-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. The Charlotte metropolitan area is part of an 18-county combined statistical area with an estimated population of 3.47 million as of 2024. It is the county seat of Mecklenburg County.

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