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New York City Empower Walk & 5K Run

calendar_today 04 Oct, 2026

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New York City Empower Walk & 5K Run

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

Event Schedule:

Races Offered

5K Run

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:20

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$35.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature
9.8° / 19.8°
wb_sunny Feels like
7.1° / 17.1°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
8h 57m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.6 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
11.4 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
68.5%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:08
nightlight Sunset
18:14

About New York

Learn more about the host city, New York.

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New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—each being coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of technology, finance and commerce, culture, entertainment and media, academics and scientific output, the arts and fashion—and as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy. New York City is known for its fast pace and continuous urban energy.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of New York City Empower Walk & 5K Run.

Place Name Time
🥇 Samantha Scholfield 21:18.2
🥈 Chad Terc 21:18.49
🥉 Melissa Bierman 22:43.44
4 Jack Gillman 23:57.55
5 Murphy Nicholas 24:10.65

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