Baltimore Empower Walk
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2026 Baltimore Empower Walk + 5K Run
The Empower Walk + 5K Run is a fundraising event hosted by Autism Speaks on October 18, 2026, at Johnny Unitas Stadium on the Towson University campus in Towson, MD (Baltimore). The event combines a community walk and a timed 5K run with an on-site resource fair and family-focused activities.
Key event features include a resource fair with local service providers, a Friendship Bracelet station called Words of Empowerment, a 50-yard Superhero Sprint for participants of all ages, and a Mission In Action area that highlights Autism Speaks resources. Additional elements listed for the day are games, entertainment, photo opportunities, and community partners.
Distances
- Walk (no registration fee; fundraising encouraged; participants who raise $75 or more receive a T-shirt)
- 5K Run (early bird registration listed at $35, regular registration listed at $45; registered runners receive a finisher medal and bib)
Fundraising support is provided through personal fundraising webpages and a mobile fundraising app. The event page lists a fundraising goal of $156,000 and reports $38.9K raised toward that goal. Donations and registration fees are noted as non-refundable and non-transferable. The event materials also indicate opportunities for sponsorship and volunteer involvement and name Towson University as the venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
