Monday, January 1, 10:15 AM- Memorial Hall/Cornell Art Complex to Joplin Family Y
Please note due to this being a point to point course you’ll need to arrange a transportation plan. Usually it works best to park at the finish and carpool, do a warm up run or Uber to the start line. If you need help with transportation please let Ruth, the Race Director know as we do not want this to keep you from running. We provided transportation in the past and it wasn’t used so we leave this up to the runners now
Route Map- Fastest 5k in Joplin
Packet Pickup: Sunday, Dec 31, 1-3 PM at the Joplin Family Y OR Monday, January 1, 9:15-10:15 AM at the Cornell Complex
10:15 AM 5k Start from 8th and Joplin Street
11:15 AM Free kids run starts at Joplin Family Y
11:20 AM Awards Ceremony
Events & Pricing: Price increase of $5 after December 14
$40- 5k Standard (Long Sleeve Shirt and Finisher Medal)
$20- 5k No Swag
Kids Fun Run (.15 mile)- FREE- All kids get a finisher sticker
We have added a no swag option to our race choices b/c we see a need for a more affordable option. Have enough Shirts and medals but missing racing at the local events? This option is for those who want to race on a controlled course, accurately measured, against other runners, and receive an official time and have a chance at overall and age group awards. You don’t have to skip racing 5ks anymore! We have an option for you!
New in 2024- We are allowing well behaved leashed dogs to participate with their runner. All runners with dogs will need to line up at the back for the start.
5k Awards
Overall- Male and Female Top 3
Age groups: Male and Female Top 3 9& under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Kids Run- All runners get a finisher sticker
