Neosho Dogwood Run 5K
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Neosho, Missouri
- Price $20.00 - $30.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 44th annual Neosho Dogwood Run 5K on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the picturesque town of Neosho, Missouri. This beloved community event invites participants of all ages to walk or run through the stunning streets adorned with blooming dogwoods and redbuds, creating a vibrant backdrop for a day of fun and fitness. Starting and finishing at Big Spring Park, the 5K course is a scenic loop that showcases the beauty of spring in the 4-State area.
Instead of traditional medals, the first 100 finishers will receive a special dogwood sapling, and awards will be given for age group winners, including the Delynn Kuhn Lifetime Achievement Award for the fastest older runner. For those looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll rather than race, a Walk & Shirt option is available. Proceeds from this event support local charity runs, making it a meaningful way to give back while enjoying quality time with family and friends. Bring your pets, strollers, or simply your enthusiasm as you embrace the beauty of Neosho's dogwoods and create lasting memories at this fantastic spring celebration!
Instead of traditional medals, the first 100 finishers will receive a special dogwood sapling, and awards will be given for age group winners, including the Delynn Kuhn Lifetime Achievement Award for the fastest older runner. For those looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll rather than race, a Walk & Shirt option is available. Proceeds from this event support local charity runs, making it a meaningful way to give back while enjoying quality time with family and friends. Bring your pets, strollers, or simply your enthusiasm as you embrace the beauty of Neosho's dogwoods and create lasting memories at this fantastic spring celebration!
Organiser's Description
The 44th edition of this most affordable walk/run in the 4-State area, the Dogwood Run 5K has been held annually in Neosho, Missouri since Eldon Morgan, a Neosho native and late Joplin RoadRunner, first hosted it in 1983.
This race's only intention is to see you and your family walk or run and enjoy the famous, blooming Neosho Dogwoods on your way!
Instead of medals, the first 100 finishers will receive a dogwood sapling!
In addition, we will have awards for age group winners as well as the Delynn Kuhn Lifetime Achievement Award for the fastest older runner. Top male and female receive a large dogwood sapling. Special event T-shirt is optional.
Course outline:
Clockwise loop with start and finish at Big Spring Park in Neosho, MO. The course takes you through the most beautiful, rolling streets with the dogwoods and redbuds in full bloom. Bring your camera!
Not interested in running, setting a 5K time, any of the race awards or dogwood trees? You just like the event shirt and have a relaxed, leisurely walk around Neosho's dogwood streets? Simply sign up for the Walk & Shirt option.
Proceeds from this event help provide the seed money for Joplin RoadRunners' multiple charity runs in the Joplin-Carthage-Neosho area. All participants will also be invited with a free entry in our annual Prediction Walk/Run 5K on Joplin's Tin Cup trail, in August.
For this Dogwood Run/Walk, Joplin RoadRunners keep the cost low so you can bring the whole family without breaking the bank.
Come join us for this 44th annual dogwood walking/running tour of the city! Bring your dog, your cat, your stroller, your walker if you must. Just come enjoy the day and our beautiful dogwoods in full bloom!!
This race's only intention is to see you and your family walk or run and enjoy the famous, blooming Neosho Dogwoods on your way!
Instead of medals, the first 100 finishers will receive a dogwood sapling!
In addition, we will have awards for age group winners as well as the Delynn Kuhn Lifetime Achievement Award for the fastest older runner. Top male and female receive a large dogwood sapling. Special event T-shirt is optional.
Course outline:
Clockwise loop with start and finish at Big Spring Park in Neosho, MO. The course takes you through the most beautiful, rolling streets with the dogwoods and redbuds in full bloom. Bring your camera!
Not interested in running, setting a 5K time, any of the race awards or dogwood trees? You just like the event shirt and have a relaxed, leisurely walk around Neosho's dogwood streets? Simply sign up for the Walk & Shirt option.
Proceeds from this event help provide the seed money for Joplin RoadRunners' multiple charity runs in the Joplin-Carthage-Neosho area. All participants will also be invited with a free entry in our annual Prediction Walk/Run 5K on Joplin's Tin Cup trail, in August.
For this Dogwood Run/Walk, Joplin RoadRunners keep the cost low so you can bring the whole family without breaking the bank.
Come join us for this 44th annual dogwood walking/running tour of the city! Bring your dog, your cat, your stroller, your walker if you must. Just come enjoy the day and our beautiful dogwoods in full bloom!!
Races
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5K Dogwood Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$20.00
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5K Virtual Dogwood Run
Incl. T-Shirt
$30.00
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Walk & Shirt Only
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$20.00
Choose this option if you are less interested in running a timed 5K, nor in the race prizes or finisher's awards, but instead would like to leisurely walk through Neosho's Dogwood streets wearing your event shirt.
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Big Spring Park, 209 N High St, Neosho, 64850, MO, United States
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