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Joplin RoadRunners' 43rd Annual Pumpkin Run

Sun October 25, 2026
Carthage, MO 64836 US Directions

Events

43rd Annual Pumpkin Run - 1 Mile

Price: $25
Time: 2:00PM CDT
Price increases after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

43rd Annual Pumpkin Run - 2 Mile

Price: $25
Time: 2:00PM CDT
Price increases after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

43rd Annual Pumpkin Run - 8K (5 Mile)

Price: $35
Time: 3:30PM CDT
Price increases after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

43rd Annual Pumpkin Run - 10 Mile

Price: $40
Time: 3:30PM CDT
Price increases after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

43rd Annual Pumpkin Run - 2M and 8K

Price: $60
Time: 2:00PM CDT
Price increases after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

43rd Annual Pumpkin Run - 2M and 10M

Price: $65
Time: 2:00PM CDT
Price increases after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

43rd Annual Pumpkin Run - Virtual Run

Price: $50
Registration ends October 25, 2026 at 3:30pm CDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.joplinroadrunners.com.

Place

Leggett & Platt Corporate Building - front parking lot (adjacent to Leggett Rd)
1 Leggett Rd
Carthage, MO US 64836

Description

Race Info

  • 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/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.
  • 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).

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