Amelia Earhart Fun Run/Walk
About this race
Come for the run and stay for the fun! This is a great, family friendly race held in conjunction with the Amelia Earhart Festival, which is BACK this year!. Choose from the challenging 8k run/walk that provides some hills to test your training, or the 2k which is mostly flat with one uphill and one downhill, perfect for aspiring runners/walkers! It is chip timed with finishers medals given to help enhance those bragging rights! The race begins and ends at the Atchison Family YMCA. After the run, head on over to the mall area for even more family fun! This is not a closed course race.
Join fellow runners on July 18, 2026 for the Amelia Earhart Fun Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 8K, 2K featuring a flat and fast course in Atchison.
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About Atchison
Amelia Earhart Fun Run/Walk takes place in Atchison, Kansas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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