The Autism Speaks Empower Walk + 5K Run is an uplifting celebration of community and progress, combining the spirit of the traditional Walk with the energy of a 5K run! Whether you’re walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Join us as we take bold steps toward a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. Come for the cause, stay for the community — and leave empowered.
To register prior to October 2, or for more information, please visit our official Empower Walk & 5K Run site.
Event Schedule:
Oct 04, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
10:20
$35.00
Learn more about the host city, New York.
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—each being coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of technology, finance and commerce, culture, entertainment and media, academics and scientific output, the arts and fashion—and as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy. New York City is known for its fast pace and continuous urban energy.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of New York City Empower Walk & 5K Run.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Samantha Scholfield | 21:18.2 | |
| 🥈 | Chad Terc | 21:18.49 | |
| 🥉 | Melissa Bierman | 22:43.44 | |
| 4 | Jack Gillman | 23:57.55 | |
| 5 | Murphy Nicholas | 24:10.65 | |
| 6 | Greco Joey | 24:28.59 | |
| 7 | Amanda Weisel | 24:42.3 | |
| 8 | Scott Besner | 25:27.61 | |
| 9 | Denise Pate | 25:27.7 | |
| 10 | Marco Huang | 25:48.94 | |
| 11 | lei Huang | 25:48.94 | |
| 12 | Frias John | 26:25.5 | |
| 13 | taegwang han | 26:57.98 | |
| 14 | Michael Mantone | 28:16.82 | |
| 15 | Will Fernandez | 28:28.75 | |
| 16 | Mabrac Matthews | 28:47.42 | |
| 17 | Shitamoto Audrey | 28:55.24 | |
| 18 | Shitamoto Simon | 28:55.32 | |
| 19 | David Mercado jr | 29:10.08 | |
| 20 | See Timer 2 | 29:16.98 | |
| 21 | Valentina Satizabal | 29:25.75 | |
| 22 | Ena Urbina | 29:26.5 | |
| 23 | Kareem Salvant | 29:45.99 | |
| 24 | Chantal Velez | 29:46.38 | |
| 25 | See Timer | 31:29.18 | |
| 26 | Corey Williams | 31:52.93 | |
| 27 | Lespes Carlo | 31:54.36 | |
| 28 | Katherine Romeo | 32:00.84 | |
| 29 | Casey Mercado | 32:01.06 | |
| 30 | Marvlyn Jno Baptiste | 32:05.06 | |
| 31 | SKYE COLLADO | 32:23.36 | |
| 32 | Samara Hill | 33:07.26 | |
| 33 | Deidre Flores | 33:17.81 | |
| 34 | Bin Feng | 33:18.97 | |
| 35 | Brittany Reese | 34:12.39 | |
| 36 | Bridget Hamblin | 34:34.93 | |
| 37 | Erikalyn Collazo | 34:36.48 | |
| 38 | M. Carter | 34:41.83 | |
| 39 | Vincent Feng | 34:49.35 | |
| 40 | Mace Ge | 34:50.26 | |
| 41 | Jenny Wen | 34:50.79 | |
| 42 | Adella Lin-Kravitz | 34:51.83 | |
| 43 | Li Xu | 34:51.97 | |
| 44 | Miller Omar | 35:01.31 | |
| 45 | Mikhelzon Julia | 35:28.85 | |
| 46 | C. Adrian | 35:29.52 | |
| 47 | Frias Jessica | 35:31.1 | |
| 48 | De los Santos Norberta | 35:46.5 | |
| 49 | Andino Mariela | 35:51.25 | |
| 50 | Steir Steier | 35:54.43 |
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