The Freedom Festival Elkhorn 5K Run/walk kicks off the Afton Freedom Festival. The start/finish is under the World’s Largest Elkhorn Arch in Afton, WY. All proceeds from the race go to the Amputee Blade Runners organization (ABR). ABR is a non-profit organization that helps provide free running prosthetics for amputees. For more information on ABR: https://amputeebladerunners.com/ Can't be in Afton, WY to run in person? We have a virtual option so you can join us from wherever you are! Kids Run: FREE, but a small donation to ABR would be appreciated! No pre-registration required. Start at 9:00 AM under the arch! Registration includes a custom race mug. Guaranteed to the first 125 registered! Awards for 1st Overall Male and Female and 1st Male and Female Masters (40+) Awards for 1st Male and Female in 10-year age groups Awards for 1st Male and Female Adaptive Athletes (Open to athletes with limb differences, hand cycles, wheelchairs, hearing impaired, vision impaired, and other mobility
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Freedom Festival Elkhorn 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Amputee Blade Runners 2026 — Afton, WY
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 3.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Afton, WY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
