Joplin RoadRunners' 42nd Annual Pumpkin Run

Joplin RoadRunners' 42nd Annual Pumpkin Run Race Information

<p><span style="font-size:14pt">Race Info</span></p> <p> </p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">All races will start and end at the Leggett &amp; Platt parking lot and be held almost entirely on Leggett Rd and on the Ruby Jack trail.</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">For course and elevation maps please see:</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">2M: <a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3271892636002304166" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.strava.com/routes/3271892636002304166</a>  </span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">10M (2 x 5M out-and-back): <a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3271894162988502182" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.strava.com/routes/3271894162988502182</a> </span></li></ul> <p> </p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Prizes are pumpkins, big and small, decorated by the kids at the Joplin Early Learning Center! </span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Largest prize-pumpkins for the top male and female clock-times in both races. Participation pumpkins to first 100 finishers.</span></li></ul> <p> </p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">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 MaraRunning.org;</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">1M run is ½ mile out-and-back: no chip time, participation awards only; </span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">2M run is 1 mile out-and-back: chip timed and qualify for all awards;</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">8K is one loop on 5M course; 10M is two loops on 5M course: both are chip-timed and qualify for all awards;</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">5M chip time will count as 8K certified time and will be listed as 8K if qualifying as an age record;</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Cut-off time for 10M runners is 1:15h at halfway 5M point (15mins/mile pace).</span></li></ul> <p> </p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Other Awards:</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Age group winners (up to 3 deep depending on age group participation)</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Age groups in the 2M are: -12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70&#43;</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Age groups in the 8K and 10M are: -19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70&#43;</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Awards to top-3 age-graded winners in 2M, 8K and 10M</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Awards for each MO age/gender record set.</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">2M award ceremony immediately following 2M race and prior to 3:30pm races</span></li></ul> <p> </p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Quality tech long-sleeve running shirt is optional</span><span style="font-size:14pt"></span></li></ul> <p style="font-size:14pt"> </p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Race direction by Joplin RoadRunners with corporate support from Blue Buffalo.</span></li></ul> <p> </p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Course is flat, fast and beautifully shaded this time of the year, perfect for walkers and runners alike.</span></li></ul> <p> </p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Drawing among all participants and volunteers for ten $25 gift certificates by “The RunAround” running store.</span></li></ul> <p> </p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Finish line entertainment by “Resonation”; </span></li></ul> <p> </p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Vendors will sell refreshments; all participants receive $5 coupon towards any vendor’s purchase</span></li></ul> <p> </p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Finish line photos by JV Photography are available for free download after the race.</span></li></ul> <p> </p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Check our Facebook event page for latest updates: facebook.com/JoplinRoadRunners</span></li></ul> <p> </p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Virtual runs: need to be submitted through RunSignup or via email at info&#64;joplinroadrunners.com</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">T-shirt is complementary with all virtual registrations.</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">AGP% score, participation medal as well as T-shirt which will be mailed to all virtual participants</span></li></ul> <p> </p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Dogs and strollers ARE allowed (dogs on non-retractable leash please).</span></li></ul>