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Greater Philadelphia Empower Walk & 5K Run

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

calendar_today 11 Oct, 2026

directions_run Running

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 October 9, or for more information, please visit our official Empower Walk & 5K Run site.

Event Schedule:

8:30 a.m. - Registration opens
9:15 a.m. - 5K Run starts
10 a.m. - Superhero Sprint & Runner Awards
10:15 a.m. - Opening Ceremony
10:30 a.m. - Walk starts
12 noon - Event concludes

Races Offered

5K Run

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:15

sell

$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Philadelphia.

thermostat Temperature

10.3° / 20.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.6° / 17.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 7m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

63.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:12

nightlight Sunset

18:19

About Philadelphia

Learn more about the host city, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, routinely referred to as Philly, is the birthplace of American democracy. In Independence Hall and in taverns and other locations around the city, the nation's founders planned and launched the American Revolution, which gave birth to the nation. Visitors interested in U.S. history will also discover that it is a city of firsts: the first library (1731), first hospital (1751), first medical school (1765), first national capital (1774), first stock exchange (1790), first zoo (1874), and first business school (1881).

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Greater Philadelphia Empower Walk & 5K Run.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Kevin Bui	M	28	Folsom, PA	19:10.2
🥈	Donnell Simon	M	60	Lansdowne, PA	21:39.06
🥉	L. Cowfer	M	11	Mount Royal, NJ	22:03.52
4	Thomas Tha	M	—	—	24:56.87
5	Keith Dawson	M	39	Philadelphia, PA	24:57.74
6	Javan Wilson	M	29	Lansdowne, PA	25:42.61
7	Shaquon Lowery	M	27	Philadelphia, PA	25:49.41
8	Terrence Johnson	M	—	—	27:28.46
9	Akeem Stoner	M	42	Philadelphia, PA	28:33.21
10	Natanya Gornstein	F	33	Springfield, PA	28:36.06
11	Elizabeth Blessing	F	38	Philadelphia, PA	29:07.53
12	Zarina Davies	F	26	Philadelphia, PA	29:40.39
13	Sandra Cowfer	F	41	Mount Royal, NJ	29:42.38
14	DeShawn McClery	M	—	—	33:21.06
15	Richard Wille	M	34	Clementon, NJ	34:02.12
16	Erin Tarver-Mcleod	F	32	Philadelphia, PA	34:17.89
17	Natasha Bettencourt	F	42	Mayslanding, NJ	34:18.5
18	Ralph Talotti	M	32	Springfield, PA	34:22.94
19	Anaje Brinkley	F	27	Philadelphia, PA	36:20.1
20	Idalys Reyes	F	35	MAYS LANDING, NJ	36:53.81
21	Leiza Guerrero	F	35	Woodbine, NJ	40:14.17
22	Amir Rollins	M	24	Newark, DE	41:00.98
23	Abigail Prazak	F	23	Reading, PA	42:24.25
24	Grace Miller	F	22	Reading, PA	42:25.58
25	Alli Barnes	F	29	West Chester, PA	45:39.14
26	Shanise Frinks	F	43	Newark, DE	45:52.56
27	Dana Williams	F	52	Glenside, PA	45:57.26