Emporia Freedom Fest 20th Anniversary: Warrior Spur Challenge (Run/Ride/Spur Lane)
For more details and the how to manual, visit emporiafreedomfest.org.
Returning challenger? Complete your fifth Warrior Spur Challenge and earn your gold spur. Ten (10) time completers will have the opportunity to earn the 1st Tanks Stetson! Each year in between ensure you get your leather tab to attach to your spur and signed certificate from the Commander.
Remember to send us info and pic of your service member Hero you are participating in honor of, and we'll post this to our FB page and website as well prior to the event.
We regret that we ran out of time for advanced registration! Please register at the event day table starting at 7am for Norwegian Foot March and at 8am for all other events. Parking is limited so plan to arrive early! Thank You.
Emporia Freedom Fest 20th Anniversary: Wagon Wheel Freedom Run On-Site 5K Freedom Run/Walk/Stroll
All participants receive our very cool shirt, edible medal, challenge coin AND a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your start, race, and finish pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.
Please send us info and pic of your service member Hero you are participating in honor of and we'll post this to our FB page and website as well prior to the event.
We regret that we ran out of time for advanced registration! Please register at the event day table starting at 7am for Norwegian Foot March and at 8am for all other events. Parking is limited so plan to arrive early! Thank You.
Emporia Freedom Fest 20th Anniversary: Wagon Wheel B&G Freedom Run Virtual Challenge: 5K or 10K Freedom Run/Walk/Stroll
NOTE: You can start your virtual event any time after 9/11/2023!
Your virtual Freedom Run/Walk or Stroll is a great way to pick your time and location to finish your 5K or 10K. We just have one request - that sometime during your run please pass by or finish at your local Veterans memorial, park or significant site that honors our Veterans. Take a picture and send it to our event Facebook page or race coordinator
Once you are done simply submit your
1. Time, distance and date
2. A photo of at your Veterans memorial/park and or finish line to (email) community@emporiamainstreet.com
All participants receive our very cool shirt, edible medal, challenge coin AND a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website. Challenge goes live 11th of September (Patriots Day) and closes the 11th of November (Veterans Day) each year.
Please send us info and pic of your service member Hero you are participating in honor of and we'll post this to our FB page and website as well prior to the event.
We regret that we ran out of time for advanced registration! Please register at the event day table starting at 7am for Norwegian Foot March and at 8am for all other events. Parking is limited so plan to arrive early! Thank You.
Emporia Freedom Fest 20th Anniversary: Wagon Wheel Freedom Run 10K (On-site) Freedom Run
We regret that we ran out of time for advanced registration! Please register at the event day table starting at 7am for Norwegian Foot March and at 8am for all other events. Parking is limited so plan to arrive early! Thank You.
Emporia Freedom Fest 20th Anniversary: On-Site: LCSB/USD 252 Honor Flight SGT Timmerman 25 Miler Freedom Ride
All participants receive our very cool shirt, edible medal, challenge coin AND a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your start, race, and finish pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.
Please send us info and pic of your service member Hero you are participating in honor of and we'll post this to our FB page and website as well prior to the event.
We regret that we ran out of time for advanced registration! Please register at the event day table starting at 7am for Norwegian Foot March and at 8am for all other events. Parking is limited so plan to arrive early! Thank You.
Emporia Freedom Fest 20th Anniversary: LCSB/USD 252 Veterans Honor Flight Virtual Challenge: SGT Timmerman 25 Miler Freedom Ride
Please start your virtual event anytime after 9/11/2023.
For latest info please visit www.emporiafreedomfest.org
New course length and new charitable purpose: Your virtual SGT Timmerman Freedom Ride is a great way to pick your time and location to finish your 20 Miler. We just have one request - that sometime during your run you start at, pass by or finish at your local Veterans memorial, park or significant site that honors our Veterans.
Once you are done simply submit your
1. Time, distance and date
2. A photo of at your Veterans memorial/park
To: community2emporiamainstreet.com
All participants receive our very cool shirt and a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.
We regret that we ran out of time for advanced registration! Please register at the event day table starting at 7am for Norwegian Foot March and at 8am for all other events. Parking is limited so plan to arrive early! Thank You.
Emporia Freedom Fest 20th Anniversary: On-site Merchant Cycles/GEN Eisenhower 52 Mile Freedom Ride
Named in honor of Kansan, President, Allied Supreme Commander of European Theater -WWII and Five Star Army General; your on-site GEN Eisenhower Freedom Ride is a great way to enjoy the outdoors as you cross the old Soden's Grove Bridge at our Start/Finish line and ride down our famous rural gravel roads into the Flint Hills. This event will support the expansion efforts of our newest County Veterans memorial, take you through the amazing North Lyon County Veterans Memorial in Bushong Kansas and return you back to Emporia All Veterans Memorial. Enjoy the new route North through Emporia that continues to explore the beautiful Flint Hills. If you are not competing for a trophy then stop and visit/take a selfie and send to our Social Media pages.
All participants will receive our very cool shirt, edible medal, challenge coin, AND a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates.
We will post your start, race, and finish pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.
Please send us a picture of who you are honoring (Veteran/family member etc) We will post your pics on our Social media pages and on our website.
We regret that we ran out of time for advanced registration! Please register at the event day table starting at 7am for Norwegian Foot March and at 8am for all other events. Parking is limited so plan to arrive early! Thank You.
Emporia Freedom Fest 20th Anniversary: Virtual Challenge: Merchant Cycles GEN Eisenhower 52 Miler Freedom Ride
Please start your virtual event on or after 9/11/2023
Your virtual GEN Eisenhower Freedom Ride is a great way to pick your time and location to finish your 52 Miler. We just have one request - that sometime during your ride you start at, pass by or finish at your local Veterans memorial, park or significant site that honors our Veterans.
Once you are done simply submit your
1. Time, distance and date
2. A photo of at your Veterans memorial/park
To emscommunitydevelopment@emporia-Kansas.gov
All participants receive our very cool shirt, edible medal, challenge coin AND a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.
Before your event please send us a picture of who you are honoring (Veteran/family member etc) We will post your pics on our Social media pages and on our website.
We regret that we ran out of time for advanced registration! Please register at the event day table starting at 7am for Norwegian Foot March and at 8am for all other events. Parking is limited so plan to arrive early! Thank You.
Emporia Freedom Fest 20th Anniversary: On-site: Vigilance Martial Arts/EANGKS Norwegian Ruck March
Open to all service members and civilians, this unique Ruck March is traditionally a partnership event with a local military unit and our Norwegian military partners. Thanks to the Norwegian Embassy we can now open this event, sponsored by the Kansas Army National guard to all. Total distance for Ruck is 18.6m or 30K.
This event is held world-wide and many will compete often to earn first the Bronze then Silver and Gold Norwegian badge. This badge is also authorized for wear on the USARMY Service Uniform.
This Ruck march is open to all but make sure you read the instructions. The standards are high and the event is well worth the challenge! For a sample training plan, packing list and approved attire/standards visit emporiafreedomfest.org
All participants receive our very cool shirt, edible medal, challenge coin, AND a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.
Before and after your event please send us a picture of who you are honoring (Veteran/family member etc) We will post your pics on our Social media pages and on our website.
We regret that we ran out of time for advanced registration! Please register at the event day table starting at 7am for Norwegian Foot March and at 8am for all other events. Parking is limited so plan to arrive early! Thank You.
Emporia Freedom Fest 20th Anniversary: Vigilance Martial Arts VIRTUAL (remote) Norwegian Foot March
Please start your virtual event on or after 9/11/2023
Your virtual Vigilance Martial Arts Norwegian Foot March is a great way to pick your time and location.
We just have one request - that sometime during your ride you start at, pass by or finish at your local Veterans memorial, park or significant site that honors our Veterans.
Rules we know you will follow to earn your pin and/or certificate:
1. Must use a backpack or ruck that is at least 25lbs when you start and when you finish
2. Distance must be 30K
3. You must have a current serving military person validate your route and rucksack and send verification (see email address below)
4. Bring plenty of water and enjoy!
5. Must complete by 11/11/2023 (Veterans Day)
Once you are done simply submit your
1. Time, distance and date (photo from phone/tracker)
2. At least one photo of you at the start or during your foot march
3. Email from your military validator who will verify your time, distance and weight of your ruck - use the email listed below.
We hope your route will take you past Veterans memorial(s) or military points of interest. If so send us a pic with you in it! We will get them posted to our event and Social media pages.
After the event we will mail or deliver your pin(if earned) and swag bag. Also your certificate will be mailed to you from the Norwegian Embassy up to two months after the event.
Thank you for supporting our Veterans and their families!
To emscommunitydevelopment@emporia-Kansas.gov
All participants receive our very cool shirt, edible medal, challenge coin AND a chance to win some great prizes to include one of our six custom trophies (made from old tank parts) and Emporia Main Street gift certificates. We will post your pics on our Social media pages and times on our website.
Before your event please send us a picture of who you are honoring (Veteran/family member etc) We will post your pics on our Social media pages and on our website.
We regret that we ran out of time for advanced registration! Please register at the event day table starting at 7am for Norwegian Foot March and at 8am for all other events. Parking is limited so plan to arrive early! Thank You.