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Emporia Freedom Fest 2020 (On-site and Virtual)

Fri September 11 - Thu November 11 Emporia, KS 66801 US Directions

Event: Emporia Freedom Fest Virtual 5K Freedom Run/Walk- Adult (12+)

Your virtual Freedom Run/Walk is a great way to pick your time and location to finish your 5K. We just have one request - that sometime during your run you start at, pass by or finish at your local Veterans memorial, park or significant site that honors our Veterans.

Once you are done simply submit your
1. Time, distance and date
2. A photo of at your Veterans memorial/park

To emscommunitydevelopment@emporia-Kansas.gov

All participants receive our very cool shirt AND a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Emporia Freedom Fest Virtual 5K Freedom Run/Walk - Kids (Under 12 only)

Your virtual run/walk is a great way to pick your time and location to finish your 5K. We just have one request - that sometime during your run you start at, pass by or finish at your local Veterans memorial, park or significant site that honors our Veterans.

Once you are done simply submit your
1. Time, distance and date
2. A photo of at your Veterans memorial/park

To emscommunitydevelopment@emporia-Kansas.gov

All participants have a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.

Note: Kids price of $10 does not include the event shirt.

Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Emporia Freedom Fest Traditional 5K Freedom Run/Walk (on-site) Adult (12+)

Your on-site 5K run/walk is a great way to enjoy the outdoors as you cross the river at our Start/Finish line and run down our famous rural gravel roads into the Flint Hills.

New COVID safety Rules:
1. We will have a wave start. 15 runners will depart every 30 minutes.
2. After registration you will receive an email within five days with your report time, start time where to park, when to warm up and what to do at the end of your run.
3. No awards ceremony this year. BUT all participants receive our very cool shirt, medal AND a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your start, race, and finish pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.
Event Date: Saturday November 7, 2020
Start Time: 8:00am CST
End Time: 4:00pm CST
Registration Limit: 83 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Emporia Freedom Fest Traditional 5K Freedom Run/Walk (on-site) Kids (under 12)

Your on-site 5K run/walk is a great way to enjoy the outdoors as you cross the river at our Start/Finish line and run down our famous rural gravel roads into the Flint Hills. This event, due to COVID is now self-timing for 2020.

New COVID safety Rules:
1. We will have a wave start. 15 runners will depart every 30 minutes.
2. After registration you will receive an email within five days with your report time, start time where to park, when to warm up and what to do at the end of your run.
3. No awards ceremony this year. BUT all participants have a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your start, race, and finish pics on our Social media pages and times on our website. NOTE: Kids price $10 does not include the promotional shirt.
Event Date: Saturday November 7, 2020
Start Time: 8:00am CST
End Time: 4:00pm CST
Registration Limit: 98 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Emporia Freedom Fest Virtual Only EANGKS 10 Miler (12+ only)

Your virtual EANGKS 10 Miler is a chance to push yourself whether you are preparing for the Army Ten Miler, a marathon or just to get in a few extra miles.

Want an even greater challenge? See if you can meet our Air Assault standards and do our 12 mile Ruck march option. Simply wear a backpack or Ruck weighing at least 30 lbs and go 12miles in under three hours.

If possible, please include on your route tour local Veterans Memorial or park.

Once you are done simply submit your
1. Time, distance and date
2. A photo of you during or at the end of your event to:
emscommunitydevelopment@emporia-Kansas.gov


All participants receive our very cool shirt, medal AND a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.

Your virtual run/walk is a great way to pick your time and location to finish your five 5K. We just have one request - that sometime during your run you start at, pass by or finish at your local Veterans memorial, park or significant site that honors our Veterans.

Once you are done simply submit your
1. Time and date
2. A photo of you at your Veterans memorial/park

To emscommunitydevelopment@emporia-Kansas.gov

All participants receive our very cool shirt, medal AND a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.
Event Dates: Friday September 11, 2020 - Thursday November 11, 2021
Start Time: 8:45am CDT
End Time: 10:50am CST
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Emporia Freedom Fest Virtual Gravel City Adventure and Supply 16 Miler Freedom Ride Adult (12+)

Your virtual Freedom Ride is a great way to pick your time and location to finish your 16 Miler. We just have one request - that sometime during your run you start at, pass by or finish at your local Veterans memorial, park or significant site that honors our Veterans.

Once you are done simply submit your
1. Time, distance and date
2. A photo of at your Veterans memorial/park

To emscommunitydevelopment@emporia-Kansas.gov

All participants receive our very cool shirt and a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.
Event Dates: Friday September 11, 2020 - Thursday November 11, 2021
Start Time: 8:45am CDT
End Time: 10:50am CST
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Emporia Freedom Fest Virtual Gravel City Adventure and Supply 16 Miler Freedom Ride Kids (Under 12)

Your virtual Freedom Ride is a great way to pick your time and location to finish your 16 Miler. We just have one request - that sometime during your ride you start at, pass by or finish at your local Veterans memorial, park or significant site that honors our Veterans.

Once you are done simply submit your
1. Time, distance and date
2. A photo of at your Veterans memorial/park

To emscommunitydevelopment@emporia-Kansas.gov

All participants have a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.

Note: Kids price ($10) does not include the event shirt.
Event Dates: Friday September 11, 2020 - Wednesday November 11, 2020
Start Time: 8:45am CDT
End Time: 10:50am CST
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Emporia Freedom Fest Traditional Gravel City Adventure & Supply 16 Miler Freedom Ride Adult (12+)

Only 100 slots this year! Your on-site Freedom Ride is a great way to enjoy the outdoors as you cross the river at our Start/Finish line and ride down our famous rural gravel roads into the Flint Hills. This event, due to COVID is now self-timing for 2020.

New COVID safety Rules:
1. We will have a wave start. 15 riders will depart every 30 minutes.
2. After registration, you will receive an email within five days with your report time, start time where to park, when to warm up and what to do at the end of your run.
3. No awards ceremony this year. BUT all participants receive our very cool shirt AND a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your start, race, and finish pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.

Please send us info and pic of who you are participating in honor of and we'll post this to our FB page and website as well prior to the event.
Event Date: Saturday November 7, 2020
Start Time: 8:00am CST
End Time: 4:00pm CST
Registration Limit: 83 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Emporia Freedom Fest Traditional (on-site) Gravel City Adventure and Supply 16 Miler Freedom Ride Kids (Under 12)

Only 100 slots this year! Your on-site Freedom Ride is a great way to enjoy the outdoors as you cross the river at our Start/Finish line and ride down our famous rural gravel roads into the Flint Hills. This event, due to COVID is now self-timing for 2020.

New COVID safety Rules:
1. We will have a wave start. 15 riders will depart every 30 minutes.
2. After registration, you will receive an email within five days with your report time, start time where to park, when to warm up and what to do at the end of your run.
3. No awards ceremony this year. BUT all participants have a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your start, race, and finish pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.

Send us your ride picks and a pic of who you are honoring (Veteran/family member etc) We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.

Note: Kids price ($10) does not include the event shirt.
Event Date: Saturday November 7, 2020
Start Time: 9:00am CST
End Time: 4:00pm CST
Registration Limit: 99 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Emporia Freedom Fest Virtual 40 Miler Gravel City Adventure and Supply Freedom Ride (Adult 12+)

Your virtual Eisenhower Freedom Ride is a great way to pick your time and location to finish your 40 Miler. We just have one request - that sometime during your ride you start at, pass by or finish at your local Veterans memorial, park or significant site that honors our Veterans.

Once you are done simply submit your
1. Time, distance and date
2. A photo of at your Veterans memorial/park

To emscommunitydevelopment@emporia-Kansas.gov

All participants receive our very cool shirt AND a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.
Event Dates: Friday September 11, 2020 - Wednesday November 11, 2020
Start Time: 9:00am CDT
End Time: 11:11am CST
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Emporia Freedom Fest Traditional Gravel City Adventure and Supply 40 Miler Freedom Ride (Adult 12+)

Only 100 slots this year! Your on-site Freedom Ride is a great way to enjoy the outdoors as you cross the river at our Start/Finish line and ride down our famous rural gravel roads into the Flint Hills. This event, due to COVID is now self-timing for 2020.

New COVID safety Rules:
1. We will have a wave start. 15 riders will depart every 30 minutes.
2. After registration, you will receive an email within five days with your report time, start time where to park, when to warm up and what to do at the end of your run.
3. No awards ceremony this year. BUT all participants receive our very cool shirt AND a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your start, race, and finish pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.

Please send us your ride picks and a pic of who you are honoring (Veteran/family member etc) We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.
Event Date: Saturday November 7, 2020
Start Time: 8:00am CST
End Time: 4:00pm CST
Registration Limit: 54 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Emporia Freedom Fest Traditional Gravel City Adventure and Supply 40 Miler Freedom Ride (Kids Under 12)

Only 100 slots this year! Your on-site Freedom Ride is a great way to enjoy the outdoors as you cross the river at our Start/Finish line and ride down our famous rural gravel roads into the Flint Hills. This event, due to COVID is now self-timing for 2020.

New COVID safety Rules:
1. We will have a wave start. 15 riders will depart every 30 minutes.
2. After registration, you will receive an email within five days with your report time, start time where to park, when to warm up and what to do at the end of your run.
3. No awards ceremony this year. BUT all participants have a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your start, race, and finish pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.

Please send us your ride picks and a pic of who you are honoring (Veteran/family member etc) We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.

Note: Kids price ($10) does not include the event shirt.
Event Date: Saturday November 7, 2020
Start Time: 8:00am CST
End Time: 4:00pm CST
Registration Limit: 100 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Emporia Freedom Fest Virtual Gravel City Adventure and Supply 40 Miler Freedom Ride KIDS (under 12)

Your virtual Eisenhower Freedom Ride is a great way to pick your time and location to finish your 40 Miler. We just have one request - that sometime during your ride you start at, pass by or finish at your local Veterans memorial, park or significant site that honors our Veterans.

Once you are done simply submit your
1. Time, distance and date
2. A photo of at your Veterans memorial/park

To emscommunitydevelopment@emporia-Kansas.gov

All participants have a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.

Note: Kids price ($10) does not include the event shirt.
Event Dates: Friday September 11, 2020 - Wednesday November 11, 2020
Start Time: 8:45am CDT
End Time: 11:11am CST
Registration Limit: 100 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Command Sergeant Majors Challenge: Four Lyon County Veterans Memorial Rides in Four Weeks!

Four Rides in Four Weeks (30 days)! If you can get to Lyon County Kansas we hope you'll try all four of these rides to each of our special Veterans Memorials. The clock starts the day you finish your first race. Challenge is open from 9/11/20 to 9/11/21!

Upon completion of all Four rides participants will receive the Command Sergeant Major of the Kansas Army National Guard personal challenge coin. Participants who finish all four rides the same day will receive an additional Kansas Proud! framed certificate.

Routes: (see our Freedom Fest Website for the official route links and detailed information)
Ride #1: Bushon/North Lyon County Veterans Memorial Ride
Ride #2: Olpe/South Lyon County Veterans Memorial Ride
Ride #3: Hartford Veterans Memorial Ride
Ride #4: Emporia Community Veterans Memorial Ride

Post Ride Requirements: Send a screen shot or email from your Ride software showing your route, time and completion day. We would also love a photo of you at each memorial to share on our site/social media!

See emporiafreedomfest.org to learn more about the CSM 4 Memorials in 4 Weeks Challenge!

Once we receive all four of your photos/ride information we'll send you your CSM Challenge Coin. If you complete the same day challenge we'll also include the official completion ceritificate.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


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