Freeman 5K & 1-Mile Walk for Autism – Joplin, MO 2026

Date
April 18, 2026
Location
Joplin, MO
Venue
2808 S. Picher Ave
Start Time
8:00 AM
Events
Adult Walker w/ Shirt, Freeman 5K, PAYROLL DEDUCT $35 for Freeman 5K, Adult Walker *NO SHIRT, Child Walker ages 3 – 12 w/ shirt, Child walker ages 3 – 12 *NO SHIRT
Includes
T-Shirt
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 acce
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