Races

Sign up today or Renew your JRR membership from today until the end of 2026! Yes, it is that time again! Time to join this crazy group that runs any hour of the day, any day of the week, any weather on the weather channel.Time to show your heart was lost somewhere on the road or trail and you won't rest till you find it.Time to tell your Facebook friends you mean business and 2026 is going to be the fittest year of your life.Time to join a team where bragging rights are earned by the number of shoes you run into the ground.Time to share your running stories with us, and listen to our sob stories in return.Time to come find safety and camaraderie in numbers of like-minded runners, ready to share some aches and pains.Time to remain or become a Joplin RoadRunner for the rest of 2025 and the entire year 2026 (memberships runs till 12/31/2026). Welcome and Welcome Back!!!

All Classes held at the Momentum Bike Park in Joplin in partnership with Joplin Parks and Rec.  Saturday March 28 Adults 16+  - 9:45 AM- 11:45-- $50   Juniors (13-15 years old)- 1:30 PM- 3:00 PM  -- $40  Youth (6-12 year old)- 4:00 PM-5:30 PM --- $40  Sunday March 29 Women Only (15+) 2:00-3:30 PM - $40 Youth 3-5 year old-  4:00-5:00 PM - $25 Can add on a T-shirt for $10- deadline March 22 beginners learning to Mountain Bike

The Freeman 5K and 1-Mile Walk for Autism will be held on Saturday, April 18, at 8:00 am at Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism. The 5K and the walk will both begin at 8:00 am. Packet Pickup at Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Friday, April 176:45 am – 7:45 am Saturday, April 18 Entry Fees: 5K $35* (includes free T-shirt if registered by April 1)All participants receive a finishers medal.All payments final. No refunds. Walk for Autism: Adult walker with t-shirt: $25Adult walker: $15 (shirt is not included)Child walker with t-shirt (ages 3 – 12): $20Child walker (ages 3 – 12): $10 (shirt not included)Kids 2 and under walk for free! Price increases by $5.00 per event March 21. Team Recognition Recognize Top Three Freeman Teams with most participants.Recognize Top Three Autism Teams with most funds raised. (For the purpose of the fundraising competition, online donations must be made by 11:59 pm on April 16, and cash/check donations will be accepted

Run with the Pride 5K – 2026 Join us for the 2026 Run with the Pride 5K, hosted by the Missouri Southern State University Kinesiology Department and organized by students in the KINE 395 Practicum Class. This annual event brings together students, alumni, families, and the Joplin community to celebrate movement, education, and Lion pride. Proceeds from the Run with the Pride 5K benefit the Lori Pflug Memorial Endowment Scholarship and support ongoing programs within the MSSU Kinesiology Department, helping future students pursue careers in health, fitness, and human performance. Whether you’re racing for a PR, walking with friends, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is designed for all ages and abilities. Come out, get active, and support a great cause while showing your Lion pride. Run with the Pride—and make an impact with every step.

JOPLIN'S FAVORITE FAMILY TRADITION IS BACK FOR ITS 14TH YEAR! Welcome to the 15th Annual Joplin Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk in Downtown Joplin presented by Freeman Health System! Runners and walkers are encouraged to join us on Thanksgiving morning for what has become a family tradition for many. This CERTIFIED 5K course begins and ends right in front of the Schroeder Family Exploreum, which is closed to traffic. Participants of the 5K will enjoy a super soft event shirt,  AMAZING FINISHER MEDAL, chip timing, start/finish line announcing by BoCa Enterprises, music by Resonation, donuts, and coffee. As Joplin’s largest 5K, this is a race you don’t want to miss! 1 Mile Fun Run Start Time: 7:30am 5K Start Time: 8:00am