Charlotte Empower Walk & 5K Run
Updated
Saturday, November 7, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Charlotte (McAlpine Creek Park). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45.
Course and race notes
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!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 7
2026 · today
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$45
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 7 (today)
Opened Jul 21, 2026
Race day in Charlotte
Weather
High 65°F
Sunny, wind 2 to 10 mph.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Nov 7, 1:23 AM EST. Latest forecast
Daylight
6:49 AM – 5:24 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Air quality
Good AQI 25
Air quality should be fine for racing. Main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5).
Forecast for Saturday by North Carolina DEQ - Division of Air Quality, from AirNow (EPA), issued November 6. Preliminary. Latest on airnow.gov
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 6
Where to stay
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