Wagon Wheel Freedom Run/Walk
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Wagon Wheel Freedom Run/Walk
The Wagon Wheel Freedom Run/Walk is a 5K run, walk, or stroll offered both on-site at the All Veterans Memorial in Emporia and as a virtual event. The on-site route starts and ends at the Emporia All Veterans Memorial at 931 S Commercial St and follows a course through the Flint Hills. Routes will be completely on gravel, weather permitting.
Registration opens July 1 for the event dated November 7, 2026. The virtual event window runs from September 11 through November 11; virtual participants may choose their own 5K route and complete it within those dates. Virtual finishers receive a swag bag and are eligible for custom trophies or Emporia Main Street gift certificates. Local participants may pick up swag at the Emporia Main Street Office at 727 Commercial Street after November 11; out-of-town finishers will have swag mailed and may have their completion posted on the event Facebook page and website.
Awards for on-site participants include custom trophies for the top three male and top three female overall finishers. Additional age-group awards in the form of Emporia Main Street gift certificates are given to the top three male and top three female in each of these categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.