Freeman 5K & 1-Mile Walk for Autism

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Joplin, MO; 2808 S. Picher Ave, 64804
Type: WALK

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Distances & registration

8 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $28.29
Opens Feb 12, 2026, 6:00 AM CST · Closes Mar 20, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $17.61
Opens Feb 12, 2026, 6:00 AM CST · Closes Mar 20, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $22.95
Opens Feb 12, 2026, 6:00 AM CST · Closes Mar 20, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 5 more options

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $12.28
Opens Feb 12, 2026, 6:00 AM CST · Closes Mar 20, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $0.00
Opens Feb 12, 2026, 6:00 AM CST · Closes Apr 1, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.96
Opens Feb 12, 2026, 6:00 AM CST · Closes Mar 20, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $0.00
Opens Feb 12, 2026, 6:00 AM CST · Closes Apr 1, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Shirt Only
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $17.61
Opens Feb 12, 2026, 6:00 AM CST · Closes Apr 1, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

The course

Difficulty

Easygoing

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

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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