Atlanta Empower Walk & 5K Run
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About the race
The Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K Run on October 24, 2026, combines a community walk with a timed 5K run at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park (formerly Westside Park), 1660 Johnson Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. The event presents multiple on-site activities across the day, including walk registration, kids activities, a Superhero Sprint, opening ceremonies, and a timed 5K run.
Registration for the 5K run opens July 21, 2026 and closes September 24, 2026. The published registration fee for the 5K is $35. The event is organized under the Autism Speaks Empower Walk format, bringing together walking and running elements in the same venue.
The schedule includes distinct registration periods and separate activities for runners and walkers, plus family-oriented features such as children s activities and a short sprint designed for younger participants. The location name indicates a recent renaming from Westside Park to Shirley Clarke Franklin Park. The event concludes later the same day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
