The popular annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K hit the West Side this past weekend in a celebration of fitness on Chicago Avenue in the Soul City Corridor. Seasoned runners, walkers and even dancers joined in to tackle the 3.1 mile-course. The event began in 2015 through a partnership with the Austin African American Business Networking Association and the 15th District Chicago Police Department and continues today with further city support. P.O.W.E.R stands for People Organizing Wealth & Economic Resources.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson starts his run in the Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K with community members on Sept. 21, 2024. | Todd Bannor 
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and community members at the start/finish line of the Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K on Sept. 21, 2024. | Todd Bannor 
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, other elected officials and community members at the start/finish line of the Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K on Sept. 21, 2024. | Todd Bannorr 
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks prior to the start of the Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K on Sept. 21, 2024. | Todd Bannor 
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks prior to the start of the Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K on Sept. 21, 2024. | Todd Bannor 
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon and 78th District State Representative Camille Lilly prior to the start of the Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K on Sept. 21, 2024. | Todd Bannor 
Alderman Chris Taliaferro speaks prior to the start of the Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K on Sept. 21, 2024. | Todd Bannor