Hit The Road, Jack!

  • Date Sat 20th September 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Carthage, Missouri
  • Price $32.80 - $54.00
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting "Hit The Road, Jack!" event happening on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the beautiful town of Carthage, Jasper! This vibrant race day will kick off at 8:00 AM at the Ruby Jack Trail Head, offering a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels to participate in USATF-certified long-distance races. Choose your challenge from a variety of distances: 5K, 10K, 15K, and 30K, with all races being entirely out-and-back on the scenic Ruby Jack Trail.

Participants will enjoy electronic chip timing and a chance to win trophies for the top male and female finishers, alongside age group awards and unique age-graded performance rankings that ensure everyone has a fair shot at recognition. With entry fees starting as low as $30 until June 30, there’s no better time to sign up! Plus, enjoy a festive atmosphere with BBQ vendors, music, and free race photos to capture your memorable moments. Don’t miss this chance to challenge yourself while supporting JRR charities and the enhancement of the Ruby Jack Trail. Grab your friends and family, bring your own chair, and get ready for a day of

Organiser's Description

!!!CERTIFIED LONG-DISTANCE RACES ARE HERE!!!

HIT THE ROAD, JACK!

Saturday September 20, 2025

All races start at 8:00AM

Ruby Jack Trail Head Carthage, MO
Net Proceeds Towards JRR charities and JTC embellishment of Ruby Jack Trail and expansion

All Distances are USATF-Certified; electronic chip-timing

Entry Fee (Until 6/30): $30 for any distance !!!
Entry Fee (Until 8/31): $30 for 5K, $35 for 10K, $40 for 15K and $45 for 30K
Entry Fee (Until 9/17): $35 for 5K, $40 for 10K, $45 for 15K and $50 for 30K
Race Day: $40 for 5K, $45 for 10K, $50 for 15K and $60 for 30K
Virtual Run: Any Distance $40 until 8/19; then $50

* All distances are out-and-back and entirely on the Ruby Jack Trail;
* 5K turns around at the 2.5K marker; 10K turns around at the 5K marker; 15 and 30K turn around at the 7.5K marker (30K runners run the 15K course twice and receive a certified time for 15 and 30K)
Half-way cut-off time for 30K is 2hrs at the 15K turn-around (miss the cut-off makes you a 15K runner)
* 5K, 10K, 15K and 30K prizes: trophy to top male/female; 10-year age group awards, age-graded award, finishers awards and USATF certified time.
* Age-Graded Performance ranking is based on a US Masters handicap system, creating a level-playing field for all participants, regardless of gender, age or race distance. For details, please check usatfmasters.org/age-grading
* Age groups for 5K: -12, 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
* Age groups for 10K, 15K and 30K: 19-; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
* All participants will receive a USATF-certified time for any distance or split they complete
* Any MO age record set in the 5, 10, 15, or 30K receives a special MO-record award, an online MO-record certificate and a MO age record listing on MO staterunningrecords.com [http://www.staterunningrecords.com/asp/records.asp?state=MO] and on MaraRunning.org [https://MaraRunning.org].
* Award ceremony for 5K will be around 9:30am; award ceremony for the 10K around 10am. The 15K and 30K runners receive their awards upon arrival. Age-graded awards will be announced after final runners in that race have finished and their ranking has been calculated.
* Gift certificates, BBQ vendor, music and free race photos!
* Bring Your Own Chair!

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $32.80

  • 10k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $38.10

  • 15k

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $43.40

  • 30k

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Virtual Run

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    $54.00

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Location

2113 West Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, 64836, MO, United States

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