DC Empower Walk & 5K
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DC Empower Walk and 5K Run
The Autism Speaks Empower Walk and 5K Run is a community fundraising event held at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The program combines a walk, a timed 5K run, ceremonies, and a range of on-site activities for participants and families. The event features a resource fair with organizations and supports for individuals and families, a Friendship Bracelet station called Words of Empowerment, a Superhero Sprint for participants of different ages, and a Mission In Action area highlighting Autism Speaks resources.
Other on-site elements include games, entertainment, photo opportunities, and community partners. The event is presented as both a fundraising and community-building occasion; at the time of the listing it had raised $2.3K toward a stated goal of $200,000. Registration options shown on the event page included free walk entries for adults and youth and paid 5K entries with early bird pricing, and several registration offers were marked sold out.
The location is listed as Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC. The event page indicates a schedule of race and walk elements and describes volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, along with tools and resources to support participant fundraising efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
