Emma Creek Classic 5K/1M

Welcome

Welcome to the 35th Annual Hesston Recreation and Community Education Emma Creek 5K/1M run/walk.

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 a 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."

Event Details

• Goodies: 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.
• 5K Start: The 5k will start at 9:30am, with an 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 as follows:

• Categories: 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.
• Awards Ceremony: The awards ceremony will not exceed 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 - "day of" signing up
• One Mile: 9am
• 5K: 9:30am
• Awards: Will be at 10:30am
• Parking: Will be at the stadium.

Rules

• Course: The Emma Creek 5k is a certified fast-and-flat course for WOMEN AND GIRLS of all ages.
• Timing: Timing chips are used.
• Ineligibility: 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.
• Restrictions: Please no cell phone use or pets in the race. No scooters/skates/skateboards.
• Medical Aid: Medical Aid will be available.

Additional Information

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

For more information, please visit Emma Creek Classic Race Page.