Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K
About this race
The Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K Run is more than just a walk or run — it's a celebration of community, inclusion, and progress. This exciting event combines everything you love about the traditional Autism Speaks Walk with the added energy of a 5K run!
Whether you're walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, you'll be part of an inspiring experience filled with connection and purpose. The event features a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities, including:
🌐 Resource Fair A robust lineup of tools, services, and supports that span the entire autism lifespan.
🤝 Friendship Bracelet Station Create and share bracelets to celebrate unity and connection.
🦸♂️ Superhero Sprint A fun, fast-paced race for all ages— with capes!
📸 Photo Opportunities Capture unforgettable memories at our themed selfie stations.
🎉 And So Much More! Games, entertainment, community partners, and surprises around every corner.
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.
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Running
5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cleveland, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 7:27 PM local time (EDT) in Cleveland on September 20, 2026 — 12h 15m of daylight.
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2026 results — Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K
5K · 79 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathon Webb | 18:57 | 6:07 /mi |
| 2 | Brendan Centeno | 20:09 | 6:30 /mi |
| 3 | Thomas Francescangeli | 20:38 | 6:39 /mi |
| 4 | Daniel Johnson | 21:41 | 6:59 /mi |
| 5 | Katy Speer | 21:42 | 7:00 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 124 Cleveland events
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