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Atlanta Empower Walk & 5K Run
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Atlanta Empower Walk & 5K Run

Atlanta, Georgia, United States View on map
Oct 24, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

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 22, 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

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Running

5K Run

Oct 24, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Atlanta, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 9.1° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 20.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 7.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 20.3°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
16.6
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
67.5%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 24, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 24, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 03m

The sun rises at 7:49 AM and sets at 6:53 PM local time (EDT) in Atlanta on October 24, 2026 — 11h 03m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 173 Atlanta events

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