
Northern New Jersey Empower Walk & 5K Run is a running race on September 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, NJ, with an entry fee of $35.
From the Organizer
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 September 17, or for more information, please visit our official Empower Walk & 5K Run site.
Event Schedule:
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Teterboro Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
63 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
3 miles away
Hope Hustle 5K for Breast Cancer Research
5 miles away
The Bogota 5k Fun Run & Walk
5 miles away
Giants Foundation 5K presented by Quest
Less than a mile away
Plan your trip
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Northern New Jersey Empower Walk & 5K Run
Sep 19, 2026