Distances & Start Times
Southern Star - Warrior Spur Challenge (Run/Ride/Spur Lane) · 45 Miles 9:15 AM start $55
Wagon Wheel Freedom Run On-Site 5K Freedom Run/Walk/Stroll · 5K 9:15 AM start $35
Wagon Wheel B&G Freedom Run Virtual Challenge: 5K Freedom Run/Walk/Stroll · 5K 8:45 AM start $35
On-Site: LCSB/USD 252 Honor Flight (SGT Timmerman) 25 Miler Freedom Ride · 25 Miles 9:00 AM start $35
LCSB/USD 252 Veterans Honor Flight Virtual Challenge: 25 Miler Freedom Ride · 25 Miles 8:45 AM start $35
On-Site: High Gear Freedom Race: 52 Miler Freedom Race · 52 Miles 8:45 AM start $35
Virtual Challenge: 52 Miler Freedom Ride · 52 Miles 9:00 AM start $35
On-site: Vigilance Martial Arts/EANGKS Norwegian Ruck March · 30K 9:30 AM start $35
Kids Mini Mission Dash · 1 Miles 10:00 AM start Free
Fees shown are the current listed entry fees — check the registration page before you go.
About This Event
WELCOME TO OUR AMAZING 23rd Emporia Freedom Fest! Emporia Freedom Fest is a series of community events bringing together people of all ages to enjoy the outdoors, exercise, mingle and honor all Veterans and their families. This event provides annual charitable support to the Emporia All Veterans Memorial; the 137th & 635th Regimental Scholarship Fund, North Lyon County Veterans Memorial Fund, USD 252 South Lyon County Honor Flight program, and the KSARNG Enlisted Association Programs.
org for all the details and use this site to register. Registration is live the 1st of July. Virtual events start on Patriots Day (9/11) and end on Veterans Day (11/07).
On-site events are held 11/7/2026 at the Emporia All Veterans Memorial. org for details about every event. RUN Wagon Wheel Bar and Grill Freedom Run 5k The 5K Freedom Run is one of the flattest runs you will find in Kansas.
The Course keeps to the flood plain south and east of the All Veterans Memorial Park. Place top three in your age/gender category to win Emporia Main Street Gift community gift certificates. Top three male/female riders earn our custom bike and
