Give Life NY 5K Run/Walk
Oct 18East Meadow, NY5K
Also a 5K, 5 mi from Long Island Empower Walk & 5K Run, registration open
Aid stations, cutoffs and pacing in one plan, with the timeline your crew follows. Crew invites and race-day updates come with a Race Pass.
Build my planThe 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 9, or for more information, please visit our official Empower Walk & 5K Run site.
Event Schedule:
9:00 a.m. - Registration Open
9:45 a.m. - Superhero Sprint
10:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremony Begins
10:20 a.m. - 5K Run Starts
10:45 a.m. - Walk Starts
11:30 a.m. - Closing Ceremony Begins
Registration opens
Jul 21, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Sep 11, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 9, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 11, 2026
Race day
Oct 11, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 11, 2026
Current price
$45
Tier 2
Ends
Oct 9, 2026
Price progression
Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.
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Also a 5K, 5 mi from Long Island Empower Walk & 5K Run, registration open
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