RACE 4 HOPE | Joplin, MO
RACE 4 HOPE | Joplin, MO is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Joplin, MO, featuring the 1 Mile and 5K distances, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (109 days to go)
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
For most info/details www.RufusRacing.com
Join us this October in Joplin, MO for a family friendly 5k supporting local.
Proceeds from RACE4HOPE Run/Walk will benefit Hope 4 You Breast Cancer Foundation, an organization with the mission
of working with the local area to raise awareness, provide support, offer education, and instill HOPE for those afflicted with and affected by Breast Cancer.
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
70°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Joplin Regional Airport, 5 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at RACE 4 HOPE | Joplin, MO, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
109
Days to train
- Race
- RACE 4 HOPE | Joplin, MO
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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RACE 4 HOPE | Joplin, MO
Oct 18, 2026