Emma Creek Classic 5K/1M

🎉 Welcome to Emma Creek Classic

This is our annual fundraiser to raise funds to serve our youth, who due to budgetary constraints, would not be able to participate. This race is an critical part of our mission which is "to serve our community so that people of all ages and abilities can have fun, grow and feel a sense of belonging."

🏃‍♀️ Race Information

• Swag Bags: 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.
• Start Times: The one mile will start at 9am. The 5k will start at 9:30am, with awards ceremony at 10:30am.
• Awards: Awards will be given to the Top 10 overall and top 3 per age group.
• Age Groups: 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.

📅 Packet Pick Up

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

⏰ Race Day Schedule

• 8am: Packet pick up/"day of" signing up
• 9am: One mile
• 9:30am: 5k
• 10:30am: Awards

🚦 Rules and Guidelines

• Course: The Emma Creek 5k is a certified fast-and-flat course for WOMEN AND GIRLS of all ages.
• Timing: Timing chips are used.
• Eligibility: 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.

🌐 Stay Connected

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

For more details, visit the Emma Creek Classic page.