
From the Organizer
Join us for the 45th Annual Lamar Free Fair Run benefitting the Lamar Chapter Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Meet at the corner of 9th and Broadway. Race will begin and finish there. This certified course is mostly flat with a few moderate hills and is completely asphalt surface. First 100 registrants are guaranteed a t-shirt. Chip timing and immediate race results available for 5K and 10K Runs. Awards given to overall Male and Female winners for 5K and 10K Runs. Top 3 recognition medals given for each age group by gender for runs. 5K Walk will begin at the same time as the run, but walkers are not chip timed. Packet pickup on morning of the race beginning at 6:30 AM. Have questions, contact Tamara at tcole@lamar.k12.mo.us or call (417) 214-6678.
Lamar Chapter Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a student-led Christian organization that meets weekly before school at the middle and high schools. Student leaders and members praise and worship together, pray for one another, and learn how to become better disciples of Christ in their academic and athletic pursuits. These students provide Christ-like examples and support to their peers and community. Your race registration fees and/or donations go to providing college scholarships to FCA high school seniors at Lamar High School as well as supporting ministry opportunities to members throughout the year. This race originated 45 years ago by Coach R. Marti in memory of student Leon Owen.
Events
Weather
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
86°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lamar 7n, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
979 ft
Nearest Airport
JLN
Joplin Regional Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 125 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Lamar Free Fair Run
Aug 29, 2026