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K is for Kindness 5 K and 1K Run

calendar_today 08 May, 2027

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K is for Kindness 5 K and 1K Run

About the Event

K is for Kindness is a 5K and 1K fun run to benefit Spectrum Studios and Empower Center for Growth.  

The Tri-Cities only nonprofit for young adults on the Autism Spectrum who have aged out of school—creating opportunities, connections, enrichment and growth.

Empower Center for Growth is a welcoming community hub dedicated to individuals on the Autism Spectrum who are looking for a place to connect, learn, and grow. It’s a space to hang out with new friends, take creative and life-skills classes, and discover new interests in a supportive, inclusive environment. Whether you want to explore art, cooking, technology, or personal development, Empower Center for Growth is here to help you build confidence, friendships, and lifelong skills.

Strollers and pets welcome.

Races Offered

1K Fun Run/Walk

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$35.00

5K Fun Run/Walk

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Richland.

thermostat Temperature
11.8° / 26.0°
wb_sunny Feels like
8.8° / 22.2°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
12h 38m
water_drop Avg rainfall
0.4 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
9.9 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.2)
humidity_mid Humidity
37.8%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:23
nightlight Sunset
20:24

About Richland

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Richland is a city of 51,000 people (2020) in the Columbia River Plateau, where the Yakima River flows into the Columbia. It is the closest city to the Hanford Nuclear Site, where development of its historic nuclear reactor lead to a large national research lab and a waste remediation effort that is the single largest construction project in the country.

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