Join us for the 23rd year of this beloved community celebration in Emporia, KS, where folks of all ages come together to run, ride, ruck, and release while honoring our veterans and their families! Your participation directly supports multiple veteran causes, including the Emporia All Veterans Memorial, scholarship funds, honor flight programs, and more. Registration opens July 1st, with virtual events running from Patriots Day through Veterans Day and in-person activities taking place November 7th, 2026 at the Emporia All Veterans Memorial—head to emporiafreedomfest.org for complete details!