Greater Philadelphia Empower Walk & 5K Run
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:
- 8:30 a.m. - Registration opens
- 9:15 a.m. - 5K Run starts
- 10 a.m. - Superhero Sprint & Runner Awards
- 10:15 a.m. - Opening Ceremony
- 10:30 a.m. - Walk starts
- 12 noon - Event concludes
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Running
5K Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Philadelphia, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 6:27 PM local time (EDT) in Philadelphia on October 11, 2026 — 11h 20m of daylight.
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2026 results — Greater Philadelphia Empower Walk & 5K Run
5K Run · 101 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kati McLaughlin | 25:29 | 8:12 /mi |
| 2 | Eric Schmidt | 26:21 | 8:29 /mi |
| 3 | Baffour Gyamfi | 26:29 | 8:32 /mi |
| 4 | Francis Dougherty | 27:05 | 8:43 /mi |
| 5 | Alexander Pagan | 27:15 | 8:46 /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, 131 Philadelphia events
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