Freeman 5K & 1-Mile Walk for Autism

Race Overview

• Date: April 18, 2026
• Time: 8:00 am
• Location: Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism, 2808 S. Picher Ave, Joplin, MO
• URL: Freeman 5K & 1-Mile Walk for Autism

Packet Pickup

• Date: April 17, 2026
• Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
• Date: April 18, 2026
• Time: 6:45 am – 7:45 am

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.
• Cash/check donations will be accepted until 5:00 pm on April 17.

Awards

• Awards given to the top overall male and female.
• First, second, and third in each age category.
• Categories: Under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70+

Course Information

• Chip timing.
• USTAF Certified Course.