Shelly Widau Memorial Fun Run/Walk
About this race
Join Us for the Shelly Widau Memorial Fun Run/Walk!
Lace up your shoes and head to Eskridge, KS—the "Gateway to the Flint Hills"—for an exciting scenic race honoring Shelly Widau. This marked course winds through the charming streets of Eskridge and covers approximately 5K.
Best of all? It's completely free! Whether you're chasing a personal record, enjoying a leisurely walk, or anywhere in between, there's a place for you here. All ages and paces are welcome!
Race at Your Own Pace
No official timing means no pressure—just pure fun! Keep track of your own performance, challenge yourself to beat your personal best, and move however feels right for you. Run, walk, or take it easy. You're in control!
Event Details
- Check-in: 8:00 AM at the Eskridge Fire House (Main Street Eskridge)
- Race Start: 8:30 AM
After the Finish Line
Stick around for the fun! We're offering a free will donation option at the event, with all proceeds supporting the Wabaunsee County Fire District No. 5. Plus, enjoy a delicious pancake feed inside the firehouse—the perfect way to celebrate!
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Running
Shelly Widau Memorial Fun Run/Walk
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Eskridge yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:58 AM and sets at 7:47 PM local time (CDT) in Eskridge on September 6, 2026 — 12h 49m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Eskridge event
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