Elkhorn 5K Run/Walk

Freedom Festival

 

Saturday, June 29, 2024

to benefit the Amputee Blade Runners

 458 Washington St, Afton, WY 83110

Start/Finish at the World’s Largest Elkhorn Arch

  • Date and Time: Saturday. June 29, 2024 at 7:30 AM

  • Entry Fee: $35.00 (includes embroidered trucker hat - guaranteed to the first 125 registered)

  • Optional T-Shirt: $20.00 You have the option to purchase a “Race for Jayce” race T-Shirt during online registration or at Packet Pick-up and race morning. All proceeds from the sale of the T-Shirts will go to the Lilly family to help cover costs associated the treatment, surgeries, and therapy for 8 yr-old Jayce Lilly, who was recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer). For more information see News and Updates page. You may purchase a T-shirt if not participating in the 5K using this link: https://my.raceresult.com/288209/

  • The Little Elk Kids Run: New this year we will have a FREE kids run. Course TBD, but will be approximately 1/4 mile. Start and finish under the Elkhorn Arch. Anticipated start time 8:30 AM. Watch for final details closer to race day!

  • Awards: Custom awards by Banbury Customs (Afton, WY)

    • Awards for the 1st Overall Male and Female and 1st Overall Male and Female Masters (40+)

    • Awards for 1st Male and Female in each of the following divisions:

      14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+

      Adaptive Athlete - Open to hand cycles, wheelchairs, limb differences, and vision impaired!  The goal is to grow this category and create opportunities for adaptive athletes to compete! Contact Race Director with questions.

Come out and run or walk! Stollers and dogs on leash are welcome but please start at the back and pick up after your dog!

  • Post-Race Raffle: All participants will be entered in the post-race raffle for gift certificates and goodies from local businesses. The post-race raffle will take place with the awards ceremony staring at approximately 8:30 AM. Must be present for the raffle!

  • Packet Pick-up and Onsite Registration: Friday, June 28, 2024 12:00-5:00 PM at Wild Wyoming Outfitters (445 S. Washington S, Afton, WY 83110) or Saturday, Date TBD, 6:00-7:15 AM near the Start/Finish

  • Course Description: Start/Finish at the world’s largest Elkhorn Arch in Downtown Afton, WY.  Course runs through neighborhood streets, climb towards Swift Creek before turning back to run downhill to the finish.

  • Lodging: The Lazy B Motel is offering discounted room rates for race participants. Call 307-885-3187 for reservations.

  • All race proceeds donated to the Amputee Blade Runners  https://amputeebladerunners.com  

  • Questions or interested in volunteering?

Race Director contact: karibradley72@gmail.com

About the Amputee Blade Runners:

Who we are: We are a Non Profit organization that help provide free running prosthetics for amputees.

Can’t race but still want to support the

Amputee Blade Runners? Or would you like

to make an additional donation? You 

can donate directly using the link below:

My Story: I am a lifelong runner and a below knee amputee. I became a below knee amputee in January 2022 due to surgery complications and repeated arterial clots in my lower left leg. Amputee Blade Runners has graciously worked with me and provided me with a running prosthetic so I am able to continue running and continue an active healthy and active lifestyle. I am organizing this race as a way to give back to this wonderful organization!

Amputee Blade Runners helps countless amputees, and especially children, to pursue athletics and physical activity. To an amputee, a sports-specific prosthetic is essential equipment. Without organizations, such as ABR, a majority of amputees would be unable to afford this equipment. ABR’s philosophy is that an athlete’s potential is defined by mindset, drive, and determination, not limb loss, and physical activity transforms health and quality of life long term.

The goal of the Freedom Festival Elkhorn 5K is to help raise money through race registration fees and donations for ABR. By including this race as part of the Afton Freedom Festival we can celebrate our great nation’s freedom, as well as the freedom for amputees celebrate to pursue athletics and physical activity through a prosthetic provided by ABR!

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Kari Bradley (Race Director)

Thank you to our Sponsors and Supporters!