JRR Prediction Run
- Date
- August 21, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $20
From the Organizer
The JRR Prediction Run is a unique race on the new Tin Cup Trail in Joplin!
First, you guess and enter your predicted 5K time when you sign up.
During the run, NO ELECTONIC DEVICES ARE ALLOWED! You have to try and finish as closely as possible to your predicted time. The winner is the runner who most accurately predicts their 5K time!
There are no awards for speed! This race only awards accuracy of your prediction. That means ... ANYONE CAN WIN!!
PS. Want to run for FREE? Join the Joplin RoadRunners prior to registering for this race and receive a free entry code for this race AND the BBQ!!
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
67°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Joplin Regional Airport, 7 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.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at JRR Prediction Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
65
Days to train
- Race
- JRR Prediction Run
- Date
- August 21, 2026
Coming Up
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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 JRR Prediction Run?
- JRR Prediction Run is a running race held in Joplin, Missouri on August 21, 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 JRR Prediction Run?
- Friday, August 21, 2026 in Joplin, Missouri at 3404 West McIntosh Circle Drive. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the JRR Prediction Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
JRR Prediction Run
Aug 21, 2026