Pittsburgh 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 September 17, or for more information, please visit our official Empower Walk & 5K Run site.
Event Schedule:
- 9:00 a.m. - Registration Opens
- 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
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Pittsburgh, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 7:22 PM local time (EDT) in Pittsburgh on September 19, 2026 — 12h 17m of daylight.
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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, 59 Pittsburgh events
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