Amelia Earhart Fun Run/Walk - 8k
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External Event
Distance
5 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
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.
Typical conditions
For events around July 2027 in Atchison, KS, United States: Typical summer / warmer season in this region — plan hydration and sun protection; verify any heat policies with the organizer.
How to prepare
A 10K benefits from a mix of easy mileage and one quality workout weekly. Build toward a long run of about 8–12 km in the weeks before the event, and keep taper light.
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This event is listed in Atchison, KS, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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