Amelia Earhart Fun Run
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Amelia Earhart Fun Run/Walk
The Amelia Earhart Fun Run/Walk is held in Atchison in conjunction with the Amelia Earhart Festival. The event begins and ends at the Atchison Family YMCA located at 321 Commercial Street, Atchison, KS 66002.
Distances offered:
- 8k (4.97 Miles)
- 2k (1.24 Miles)
The 8k course includes some hills. The 2k course is mostly flat with one uphill and one downhill section. The event is chip timed and finishers receive medals. The course is not a closed course.
Registration information provided by the organizer lists an opening date of 09/01/2025 and a closing date of 01/01/2026. A registration fee of $15.00 is indicated for each distance.
After the run, organizers note activities moving to the nearby mall area for additional family-oriented activities. The description by the organizer characterizes the event as family friendly and staged alongside festival activities at the same time as the Amelia Earhart Festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
