Atlanta Empower Walk & 5K Run

Atlanta Empower Walk & 5K Run takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 24, 2026, with the 5K run starting at 9:00 a.m. over 3.1 miles. The event is organized in support of autism awareness, and pairs the timed run with a walk, so participants can choose the format that fits them rather than the other way around.

Three point one miles is the distance most people can prepare for from a standing start. Eight weeks of three sessions a week, alternating walking and easy jogging, is enough to cover it without struggle. If you already run, a mid-morning city 5K makes a clean fitness check: warm up for ten minutes, run the first mile under control, and use the last mile to find out what your current shape actually is.