Emma Creek Classic 5K/1M

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

We have ran for 35 years, and we have no plans to stop! Welcome to the 35th Run of the Emma Creek 5K/1M run/walk.

• Purpose: This is our annual fundraiser to raise funds to serve our youth, who due to budgetary constraints, would not be able to participate.
• Tradition: This race is a tradition in Hesston Kansas and is unique because it is a women's only race.
• Age Groups: We have a variety of ages, as we have 17 awarded age groups as well as the top ten!

🎽 Event Details

The first 500 who sign up will receive a swag bag with goodies from our sponsors as well as a 2026 Emma Creek t-shirt.

• One Mile Start: The one mile will start at 9am. It is a fun run/walk, non-competitive for those who want to support Hesston Rec, but do not want to do a 5k.
• 5K Start: The 5k will start at 9:30am, with awards ceremony at 10:30am.

👕 Shirt Options

To celebrate 35 years, we want you to have the option of color of shirt you would like.

🏆 Awards

Awards will be given to the Top 10 overall and top 3 per age group. Age groups are 8 & younger: 9-11: 12-17: 18-24: 25-29: 30-34: 35-39: 40-44: 45-49: 50-54: 55-59: 60-64: 65-69: 70-74: 75-79: 80-84: and 85 and older.

• Ceremony Duration: The awards ceremony will not be more than 30 minutes.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Date: Friday, April 24
• Location: Hesston Aquatic Center
• Address: 300 N Ridge Rd
• Time: 9am to 3pm

📅 Race Day Schedule

• Packet Pick Up: 8am
• One Mile Start: 9am
• 5K Start: 9:30am
• Awards: 10:30am
• Brunch: Will have brunch for runners
• Parking: Parking will be at the stadium.

⚖️ Rules

• Eligibility: The Emma Creek 5k is a certified fast-and-flat course for WOMEN AND GIRLS of all ages.
• Timing: Timing chips are used.
• Restrictions: All Kansas middle school, junior high and high school track and field athletes are ineligible to enter or compete due to KSHSAA rules.
• Strollers: Strollers are welcome but should line up toward the back of the starting line.
• Prohibitions: Please no cell phone use or pets in the race. No scooters/skates/skateboards.
• Medical Aid: Medical Aid will be available.
• Race Results: Race results will be available at timerguys.com.

🌐 Stay Connected

FACEBOOK: Join us at “Emma Creek Classic 5K” on Facebook.