Freeman 5K & 1-Mile Walk for Autism

  • Date Sat 18th April 2026
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Joplin, Missouri
  • Price Free - $38.96
  • Races 9 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant Freeman 5K & 1-Mile Walk for Autism on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Joplin, Jasper! Kicking off at 8:00 AM at the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism, this exciting event promises a day filled with community spirit and support for autism awareness. Participants can choose between the exhilarating 5K race and the family-friendly 1-Mile Walk, both starting at the same time.

Registration fees are affordable, with the 5K entry at just $35, which includes a free T-shirt if you sign up by April 1. Walkers can join in the fun for as little as $10 for children under 12, and kids aged 2 and under can walk for free! All participants will receive a finisher's medal, and awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as to the top teams raising funds for autism. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a day of fitness and community camaraderie!

Organiser's Description

THE FREEMAN 5K AND 1-MILE WALK FOR AUTISM WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18, AT 8:00 AM AT BILL & VIRGINIA LEFFEN CENTER FOR AUTISM. THE 5K AND THE WALK WILL BOTH BEGIN AT 8:00 AM.

PACKET PICKUP AT BILL & VIRGINIA LEFFEN CENTER FOR AUTISM:

* 3:30 pm 5:30 pm Friday, April 17
* 6:45 am 7:45 am Saturday, April 18

ENTRY FEES:

* 5K

* $35* (includes free T-shirt if registered by April 1)
* All participants receive a finishers medal.
* All payments final. No refunds.

* WALK FOR AUTISM:

* Adult walker with t-shirt: $25
* Adult walker: $15 (shirt is not included)
* Child walker with t-shirt (ages 3 12): $20
* Child walker (ages 3 12): $10 (shirt not included)
* Kids 2 and under walk for free!

* PRICE increases by $5.00 per event March 21.

TEAM RECOGNITION

* Recognize Top Three Freeman Teams with most participants.
* Recognize Top Three Autism Teams with most funds raised. _(For the purpose of the fundraising competition, online donations must be made by 11:59 pm on APRIL 16, and cash/check donations will be accepted until 5:00 pm on APRIL 17.) _

Awards given to the top overall male and female plus first, second, and third in each age category.

Under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70+

Chip timing, USTAF Certified Course

Races

  • Adult Walker W/ Shirt

    Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $28.29

    OPENS 12 FEB
    Price is discounted for children 12 and under. (includes free T-shirt if registered by April 1) Price increases to $30 March 21 *All Payments Final, No Refunds
  • Freeman 5K

    Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $38.96

    OPENS 12 FEB
    5K - $35* (includes free T-shirt if registered by April 1) Price increases to $40 March 21 *All Payments Final, No Refunds
  • PAYROLL DEDUCT $35 for Freeman 5K

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    Free

    OPENS 12 FEB
    5K - $35* (includes free T-shirt if registered by April 1) Price increases to $40 March 21 *All Payments Final, No Refunds
  • Adult Walker *NO SHIRT

    Incl. $2.61 Fee

    Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $17.61

    OPENS 12 FEB
    Price increases to $20 March 21
  • Child Walker Ages 3 12 W/ Shirt

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $22.95

    OPENS 12 FEB
    (includes free T-shirt if registered by April 1) Price increases to $25 March 21 *All Payments Final, No Refunds
  • Child Walker Ages 3 12 *NO SHIRT

    Incl. $2.28 Fee

    Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $12.28

    OPENS 12 FEB
    Price increases to $15 March 21
  • Kids 2 and Under

    Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    Free

    OPENS 12 FEB
  • PAYROLL DEDUCT $25 for 1-Mile Walk for Autism

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    Free

    OPENS 12 FEB
    (includes free T-shirt if registered by April 1) Price increases to $30 March 21 *All Payments Final, No Refunds
  • Shirt Only

    Incl. $2.61 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $17.61

    OPENS 12 FEB

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2808 S. Picher Ave, Joplin, 64804, MO, United States

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