Empower Walk & 5K Run – Pittsburgh
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Empower Walk & 5K Run - Pittsburgh (September 19, 2026)
The Empower Walk + 5K Run is a fundraising event presented by Autism Speaks at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The event combines a community resource fair, family-friendly activities, and movement-based options to raise funds for research, advocacy, and supports for autistic individuals and their families.
Activities at the event include a resource fair, a friendship bracelet station, a Superhero Sprint, community partner booths, photo opportunities, and other games and entertainment suitable for families and participants of all ages.
Participant options:
- 5K run
- Walk with no registration fee
Registration and participant details are published for each option. Walk registration has no fee and fundraising is encouraged; participants who raise $75 or more receive a T-shirt. The 5K run has a registration fee that starts at $35 and increases to $45 one month before the event; registered runners receive a finisher medal and bib, and can earn a T-shirt by raising $75 including the registration fee. All ages may join the 5K run, but those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The campaign reports $124,800 raised toward a $265,000 goal. Donations and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Sponsors shown for the event include FedEx, Thermo Fisher, and UPMC. A fundraising app is available for iOS and Android to support participant fundraising efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
