News & Updates

Empower Challenge Chicago

• Location: Soldier Field South Lot
• Parking: Parking is available at the Waldron Deck. The standard daily fee will apply.
• Site Opens: 7:30 a.m.
• Pre-Run & Walk program: 8:15 a.m.
• 10k Run start: 8:30 a.m.
• 5k Run & Walk start: 9 a.m.
• Closing program: 10:30 a.m.

Festival activities & experiences include:

• Create Your Own Sensory Toolkit sponsored by Chuck E Cheese
• Visit the Resource Fair & Community Connections
• Explore 20 Years of Autism Speaks Research and Innovations
• Basketball drills with Wilson Sporting Goods
• Face painting, performances, and more!

All participants should check in at the Registration tent, even if you have registered on the website. If you have donations with you, please turn them in at the Registration tent as soon as you arrive.

Please remember that the Empower Challenge is a rain-or-shine event. Please plan accordingly and dress for the weather.

We can’t wait to see you at the Empower Challenge!