Amelia Earhart Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Atchison, Kansas
- Price $16.90
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Mark your calendars for the Amelia Earhart Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in the charming town of Atchison! This exciting event is a highlight of the Amelia Earhart Festival, offering a fantastic day of family-friendly fun. Participants can choose between a challenging 8k run/walk that features some thrilling hills to test your stamina or a 2k route that’s mostly flat, perfect for beginners and casual walkers alike. Both races are chip-timed, and every finisher will receive a medal to celebrate their achievements and add to those bragging rights! The race starts and finishes at the Atchison Family YMCA, so come ready to run and enjoy the festivities. After crossing the finish line, make your way to the mall area for even more activities and entertainment suitable for all ages. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of community and fitness!
Organiser's Description
Come for the run and stay for the fun! This is a great, family friendly race held in conjunction with the Amelia Earhart Festival, which is BACK this year!. Choose from the challenging 8k run/walk that provides some hills to test your training, or the 2k which is mostly flat with one uphill and one downhill, perfect for aspiring runners/walkers! It is chip timed with finishers medals given to help enhance those bragging rights! The race begins and ends at the Atchison Family YMCA. After the run, head on over to the mall area for even more family fun! This is not a closed course race.
Races
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8k
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt or Tank
Sat 18th July 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$16.90
OPENS 01 SEP -
2k
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt or Tank
Sat 18th July 2026 (7:40AM CDT)
$16.90
OPENS 01 SEP
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