Charlotte Empower Walk & 5K Run

NOV

7

2026

A community fundraising event at McAlpine Creek Park on November 7, 2026 featuring a walk, a 5K run, family activities, and a resource fair supporting autism research and services.

Sat 7 Nov 2026

Charlotte, North Carolina

Website

5 kilometers

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2026 Charlotte Empower Walk + 5K Run

The 2026 Charlotte Empower Walk + 5K Run is an Autism Speaks fundraising and community event held on November 7, 2026 at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event pairs a community walk with a timed 5K run and presents a range of on-site activities and resources for participants and families.

The event program lists a resource fair with local organizations and supports, a friendship bracelet station, a Superhero Sprint for participants of all ages, a Mission In Action area highlighting Autism Speaks resources, and additional games, entertainment, photo opportunities, and community partners. Kids' activities are included as part of the event offerings.

Registration information published for the event showed separate adult and youth categories for both the walk and the 5K run, and included an early bird pricing tier for the run. Fundraising is part of the event focus; the page listed $93.7K raised toward a $137,000 goal and stated that proceeds support autism research, advocacy, and services for individuals and families.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.