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RACE 4 HOPE | Joplin, MO

RACE 4 HOPE | Joplin, MO is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Joplin, MO, with entry fees from $15 to $40.

Date
October 18, 2026 (6 days to go)
Price
$15–$40
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

Cancer Survivor 5k$15
Cancer Survivor 1 Mile$15
Youth (17&under) 5k price$20
Youth 17&under 1 mile price$20
5k$40
1 Mile Walk$40

Race-Day Forecast

Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Race day

Sunday, 10/18

High

73°

Low

54°

Conditions

Sunny

Chance of Rain

9%

Wind

6 to 9 mph

Sunrise 7:28 AMSunset 6:37 PMDaylight 11h 8m

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

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.

6

Days to train

Race
RACE 4 HOPE | Joplin, MO
Date
October 18, 2026

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About This Sport

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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RACE 4 HOPE | Joplin, MO?
RACE 4 HOPE | Joplin, MO is a running race held in Joplin, Missouri on October 18, 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 RACE 4 HOPE | Joplin, MO?
Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Joplin, Missouri at Spiva Park - Downtown Joplin. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the RACE 4 HOPE | Joplin, MO?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

RACE 4 HOPE | Joplin, MO

Oct 18, 2026

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