DC Empower Walk & 5K
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DC Empower Walk + 5K Run
The Autism Speaks Empower Walk + 5K Run is a community fundraising event held on April 3, 2027 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The program combines a community walk and a 5K run with on-site activities and resources for participants and families.
On-site features listed for the event include a resource fair with community organizations and services, a friendship bracelet station called Words of Empowerment, a Superhero Sprint where participants wear capes, and a Mission In Action area presenting Autism Speaks resources. The event also lists games, entertainment, photo opportunities, and community partners among its activities.
Registration information for the event included adult and youth categories for both the walk and the 5K run, with regular and early-bird 5K pricing shown. The event page noted that the offers were marked as sold out. Fundraising is a core part of the event; the page reported $3.3K raised toward a $200,000 goal and described funds supporting autism research, advocacy, and family resources.
The location is Nationals Park at 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003. The event listing also referenced a leaderboard, sponsors, a schedule of activities, and volunteer and sponsorship opportunities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
