From the Organizer
!!!ALL DOG & CAT LOVERS, JOIN PAWS!!!
Saturday September 26, 2026 at 8am
Carthage Municipal Park
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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
79°
Typical Low
54°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carthage, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
15,513
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,035 ft
Nearest Airport
JLN
Joplin Regional Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 110 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.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Soles 4 Paws 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
101
Days to train
Coming Up
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11 miles away
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19 miles away
Runaround Cross Country Festival
9 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Soles 4 Paws 5K
Sep 26, 2026