From the Organizer
Join us on October 17th for a morning run through the beautiful City of Carthage as a part of the annual Maple Leaf Festival! This year we will be doing a new route that follows part of the path of the parade!
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
72°
Typical Low
47°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carthage, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Carthage, MO
Population
15,513
as of 2023
City 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 Fair Acres Family YMCA Maple Leaf 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
114
Days to train
- Race
- Fair Acres Family YMCA Maple Leaf 5k
- Date
- October 17, 2026
Coming Up
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JRR Prediction Run
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14 miles away
Soles 4 Paws 5K
1K · 5K · From $25 · 521 Robert Ellis Young Drive
2 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fair Acres Family YMCA Maple Leaf 5k?
- Fair Acres Family YMCA Maple Leaf 5k is a running race held in Carthage, Missouri on October 17, 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 Fair Acres Family YMCA Maple Leaf 5k?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Carthage, Missouri at 827 E Centennial Ave. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fair Acres Family YMCA Maple Leaf 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fair Acres Family YMCA Maple Leaf 5k
Oct 17, 2026