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Date:
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location:
2808 S. Picher Ave
Joplin, Missouri
64804
United States
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1 Miles 5k Run Walk

The Freeman 5K and 1-Mile Walk for Autism will be held on Saturday, April 18, at 8:00 am at Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism. The 5K and the walk will both begin at 8:00 am.

Packet Pickup at Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism:

  • 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Friday, April 17

  • 6:45 am – 7:45 am Saturday, April 18

Entry Fees:

  • 5K
  • $35* (includes free T-shirt if registered by April 1)

  • All participants receive a finishers medal.

  • All payments final. No refunds.

  • Walk for Autism:
  • Adult walker with t-shirt: $25

  • Adult walker: $15 (shirt is not included)

  • Child walker with t-shirt (ages 3 – 12): $20

  • Child walker (ages 3 – 12): $10 (shirt not included)

  • Kids 2 and under walk for free!

  • Price increases by $5.00 per event March 21.

Team Recognition

  • Recognize Top Three Freeman Teams with most participants.

  • Recognize Top Three Autism Teams with most funds raised. (For the purpose of the fundraising competition, online donations must be made by 11:59 pm on April 16, and cash/check donations will be accepted until 5:00 pm on April 17.)

Awards given to the top overall male and female plus first, second, and third in each age category.

Under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70+

Chip timing, USTAF Certified Course

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