Runaround Cross Country Festival
- Date
- August 14, 2026
- Location
- 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO
- Distance
- Other
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Runaround XC Festival! This event is FREE to any Student Athlete/Cross Country team wanting to participate.
Join us at the Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course in Joplin, MO for an evening filled with shoe demos, giveaways, competition, education, and camaraderie. Athletes will have the opportunity to test trainers and spikes from many of the top running brands while participating in a continuous lap challenge throughout the evening.
Each participating brand will host a demo station where athletes can try on shoes, learn about products, and earn chances to win giveaways! The 1/2 Mile laps will be timed and tracked during the event, with prizes awarded for both individual and team performances.
The "Extra Mile" Award -- Most individual laps completed.
The "Gazelle" Award -- Fastest Individual lap
The "Iron Pack" Award -- Team with the most total laps completed
This event will also feature:
"The Clinic" Presented by Midwestern Built Health (Jen & Chris Banks)
Brand interaction opportunities with representatives from top running companies. Featured brands include: Brooks, HOKA, New Balance, On, Mizuno, Saucony, Asics, Diadora, Nike, Altra, Topo, and Mount to Coast.
Event Details:
Friday, August 14th 2026
5:00pm-8:00pm
Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course (MSSU) Joplin, MO 64801
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
91°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Joplin Regional Airport, 4 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.
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- Race
- Runaround Cross Country Festival
- Date
- August 14, 2026
- Location
- 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Runaround Cross Country Festival?
- Runaround Cross Country Festival is a running race held in Joplin, Missouri on August 14, 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 Runaround Cross Country Festival?
- Friday, August 14, 2026 in Joplin, Missouri at 3950 Newman Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Runaround Cross Country Festival?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Runaround Cross Country Festival
Aug 14, 2026