27th ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BOOM RUN 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run · 1 Mile Fun Walk
From the Organizer
Race Location: MUNICIPAL PARK, CARTHAGE MO
Race Time: Starting time 7:00 a.m. - Check-in at 6:00 a.m.
Registration Fee: $30 for entries submitted before July 1 at 12:00 p.m.
No Shirt Guaranteed after June 30th
$35 after June 30th at the race with no guaranteed shirt. (Checks made payable to Carthage High School)
Awards: Individual Male and Female winner
Awards for top 3 finishers in all age groups (5K Race only)
Pre-Packet Pick Up will be at Carthage High School the Day Before.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
90°
Typical Low
69°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carthage, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Carthage, MO
Population
15,513
as of 2023
Elevation
1,035 ft
Nearest Airport
JLN
Joplin Regional Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 110 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 27th ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BOOM RUN 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- 27th ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BOOM RUN 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 27th ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BOOM RUN 5K?
- 27th ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BOOM RUN 5K is a running race held in Carthage, Missouri on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 27th ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BOOM RUN 5K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Carthage, Missouri at 2000 Richard Webster Dr., Carthage, MO, Carthage, MO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 27th ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BOOM RUN 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
27th ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BOOM RUN 5K
Jul 4, 2026