Glow the Distance 5K/10K - Joplin
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 932 E North St, Joplin, MO
- Distance
- 5K · 10K
- Price
- $40–$45
From the Organizer
Glow Run Extravaganza!
Get ready for Joplin's most unique race event! This luminary-lit run is chip-timed and offers an unforgettable glow race atmosphere. Enjoy a super soft race shirt, glow bracelets, age category awards (must be present, they will not be mailed), and more.
*Shirts for those registered by 9/20/2026.
Virtual Option:
Can't make it on race day? No problem! Sign up for our Virtual event and run your race distance on any course, including a treadmill, anytime during October. Post your result on the Facebook event page or your RunSignup race page under the Result tab. Our team will mail your race shirt and custom medal the week after the event. Please note that virtual runners are not eligible for overall or age category awards.
Join us for this one-of-a-kind-lit race and experience the Glow Run Extravaganza !
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
76°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Joplin Regional Airport, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Joplin, MO
Population
52,218
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,005 ft
Nearest Airport
JLN
Joplin Regional Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 98 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 Glow the Distance 5K/10K - Joplin, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
108
Days to train
- Race
- Glow the Distance 5K/10K - Joplin
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 932 E North St, Joplin, MO
Coming Up
More Running races near Joplin, MO
EastTown Dreams District's Juneteenth 5k
5K · From $30 · 131 S High Ave.
Less than a mile away
27th ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BOOM RUN 5K
From $30 · 2000 Richard Webster Dr., Carthage, MO
10 miles away
Runaround Cross Country Festival
Other · 3950 Newman Rd
2 miles away
JRR Prediction Run
5K · From $20 · 3404 West McIntosh Circle Drive
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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 Glow the Distance 5K/10K - Joplin?
- Glow the Distance 5K/10K - Joplin is a running race held in Joplin, Missouri on October 3, 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 Glow the Distance 5K/10K - Joplin?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Joplin, Missouri at 932 E North St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Glow the Distance 5K/10K - Joplin?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Glow the Distance 5K/10K - Joplin
Oct 3, 2026