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Boston Empower Walk & 5K Run

Boston, Massachusetts, United States View on map
Oct 11, 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 9, or for more information, please visit our official Empower Walk & 5K Run site.

Event Schedule:

  • 9:00 a.m. - Registration Open
  • 9:45 a.m. - Superhero Sprint
  • 10:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremony Begins
  • 10:20 a.m. - 5K Run Starts
  • 10:45 a.m. - Walk Starts
  • 11:30 a.m. - Closing Ceremony Begins

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Running

5K Run

Oct 11, 2026 5K 10:20 AM
$35.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Boston, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 8.2° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 16.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 5.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 16.4°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
19.8
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.3mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
73.3%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 11, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 11, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 16m

The sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 6:09 PM local time (EDT) in Boston on October 11, 2026 — 11h 16m 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, 50 Boston events

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