Amelia Earhart Fun Run/Walk
Amelia Earhart Fun Run/Walk is a running race on July 17, 2027 in Atchison, KS, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- July 17, 2027 (302 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come for the run and stay for the fun! This is a great, family friendly race held in conjunction with the Amelia Earhart Festival, which is BACK this year!. Choose from the challenging 8k run/walk that provides some hills to test your training, or the 2k which is mostly flat with one uphill and one downhill, perfect for aspiring runners/walkers! It is chip timed with finishers medals given to help enhance those bragging rights! The race begins and ends at the Atchison Family YMCA. After the run, head on over to the mall area for even more family fun! This is not a closed course race.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Atchison, 1 mi from the venue.
About Atchison, KS
Population
10,795
as of 2023
City Elevation
823 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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302
Days to train
- Race
- Amelia Earhart Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- July 17, 2027
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Amelia Earhart Fun Run/Walk
Jul 17, 2027