Emma Creek Classic 5K/1M

100 N. Ridge Road, Hesston KS

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

🏃‍♀️ Welcome to the Emma Creek Classic 5K/1M

This is our annual fundraiser to raise funds to serve our youth, who due to budgetary constraints, would not be able to participate. This race is a critical part of our mission which is "to serve our community so that people of all ages and abilities can have fun, grow and feel a sense of belonging."

Note: If you have participated in the past, things will be a little different this year due to the construction around the high school.

🎁 Swag and Start Times

Swag Bags: The first 600 who sign up will receive a swag bag with goodies from our sponsors as well as a 2025 Emma Creek t-shirt.
One Mile Start: The one mile will start at 9am.
5K Start: The 5k will start at 9:30am.
Awards Ceremony: Awards ceremony at 10:30am.

🏆 Awards

Award Type: Awards are ceramic plates created by artist Lynn Lais.
Last Year for Plates: Emma Creek 2025 will be the last year for Mr. Lais to make the plates.
Overall Awards: Awards will be given to the Top 10 overall and top 3 per age group.
Age Groups: Age groups range from 8 & younger to 85 and older.

🚀 New This Year!

If you have family or friends who want to cheer you on, but don't want to wait around... We have teamed up with the Healthy Harvey Coalition for things to do while they are waiting! We will update this more, when more information is available.

📦 Packet Pick Up

Date: Friday, April 25
Location: Hesston Aquatic Center
Address: 300 N Ridge Rd
Time: 9am to 3pm

🗓️ Race Day Schedule

Location: Hesston Middle School, 100 N Ridge Rd
Packet Pickup: "Day of" sign-ups begin at 8am.
One Mile Start: 9am
5K Start: 9:30am
Brunch: Will have brunch for runners.
Awards: 10:30am
Activities: Bouncy houses, vendors and food trucks will be around until 2pm.
Parking: Parking will be at the stadium.

⚖️ Rules

Course: The Emma Creek 5k is a certified fast-and-flat course for WOMEN AND GIRLS of all ages.
Timing: Timing chips are used.
Eligibility: All Kansas middle school, junior high and high school track and field athletes are ineligible to enter or compete due to KSHSAA rules.
Stroller Policy: Strollers are welcome, but should line up toward the back of the starting line.
Safety: Please no cell phone use or pets in the race. No scooters/skates/skateboards.
Medical Aid: Medical Aid will be available.
Results: Race results will be available at timerguys.com.