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