Joplin RoadRunners' Pumpkin Run

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 

• 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 ½ 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 is one loop on 5M course; 10M is two loops on 5M course: both are 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 from Blue Buffalo.

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

• Drawing among all participants and volunteers for ten $25 gift certificates by “The RunAround” running store. Must be present to win.

• 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).

Join fellow runners on October 25, 2026 for the Joplin RoadRunners' Pumpkin Run. It's a fantastic 1.6K, 3.2K, 8K, 16.1K featuring a flat and fast course in Carthage.