Race Info

* All races will start and end at the Leggett & Platt parking lot and be held almost entirely on Leggett Rd and on the Ruby Jack trail.
For course and elevation maps please see:
2M: https://www.strava.com/routes/3271892636002304166
8K (5M): https://www.strava.com/routes/3271894162988502182
10M (2 x 5M out-and-back): https://www.strava.com/routes/3271894162988502182

* 1M walk and 2M race start at 2pm
8K (5M) and 10M start around 3:30pm (immediately following the 2M award ceremony)

* Prizes are pumpkins, big and small, decorated by the kids at the Early Learning Center!
Largest prize-pumpkins for the top male and female clock-times in 2M, 8K and 10M races. Participation pumpkins to first 100 finishers.

* 10M race is the RRCA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP race at this distance.
RRCA winner medals to M/F Overall, 40+, 50+ and 60+
CASH AWARDS: $100 for overall M/F; $50 for 40+, 50+ and 60+ winners

* Participants will receive a certified time for any certified distance they complete (2M, 5M/8K and 10M) and will qualify for listing on MO staterunningrecords.com and on KCRunningClub.com;
1M run is 1/2 mile out-and-back: no chip time, participation awards only;
2M run is 1 mile out-and-back: chip timed and qualify for all awards;
8K/5M run is 2.5M out-and-back; chip timed and qualify for all awards;
10M is two loops on 5M course: chip-timed and qualify for all awards;
5M chip time will count as 8K certified time and will be listed as 8K if qualifying as an age record;
Cut-off time for 10M runners is 1:15h at halfway 5M point (15mins/mile pace).

* Other Awards:
Age group winners (up to 3 deep depending on age group participation)
Age groups in the 2M are: -12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
Age groups in the 8K and 10M are: -19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
Awards to top-3 age-graded winners in 2M, 8K and 10M
Awards for each MO age/gender record set.
2M award ceremony immediately following end of the 2M race and prior to 3:30pm races

* Quality tech long-sleeve running shirt or hoodie is optional

* Race direction by Joplin RoadRunners with corporate support by Blue Buffalo.

* Course is flat, fast and beautifully shaded this time of the year, perfect for walkers and runners alike.

* Finish line entertainment by Resonation;

* Vendors will sell refreshments;

* Finish line photos by JV Photography are available for free download after the race.

* Check our Facebook event page for latest updates: facebook.com/JoplinRoadRunners/events

* Virtual runs: need to be submitted through RunSignup or via email at info@joplinroadrunners.com
T-shirt is complementary with all virtual registrations.
Age-Graded% score, participation medal as well as T-shirt which will be mailed to all virtual participants

* Dogs and strollers ARE allowed in the 1M and 2M runs only (dogs on non-retractable leash only).