Runaround Cross Country Festival

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Runaround XC Festival! This event is FREE to any Student Athlete/Cross Country team wanting to participate. 

Join us at the Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course in Joplin, MO for an evening filled with shoe demos, giveaways, competition, education, and camaraderie. Athletes will have the opportunity to test trainers and spikes from many of the top running brands while participating in a continuous lap challenge throughout the evening.

Each participating brand will host a demo station where athletes can try on shoes, learn about products, and earn chances to win giveaways! The 1/2 Mile laps will be timed and tracked during the event, with prizes awarded for both individual and team performances. 

The "Extra Mile" Award -- Most individual laps completed.

The "Gazelle" Award -- Fastest Individual lap

The "Iron Pack" Award -- Team with the most total laps completed 

This event will also feature:

"The Clinic" Presented by Midwestern Built Health (Jen & Chris Banks)

Brand interaction opportunities with representatives from top running companies. Featured brands include: Brooks, HOKA, New Balance, On, Mizuno, Saucony, Asics, Diadora, Nike, Altra, Topo, and Mount to Coast.

Event Details:

Friday, August 14th 2026

5:00pm-8:00pm

Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course (MSSU) Joplin, MO 64801

Join fellow runners on August 14, 2026 for the Runaround Cross Country Festival. It's a fantastic Runaround Cross Country Festival featuring a flat and fast course in Joplin.