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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
2113 West Old 66 Blvd, Carthage MO
5K · 10K · Ultra
39–57°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
55–71°F
rain
2024
38–46°F
dry
2023
35–49°F
dry
2022
30–52°F
dry
2021
44–58°F
dry
2020
45–57°F
rain
2019
41–61°F
rain
2018
34–56°F
dry
2017
36–57°F
dry
2016
39–60°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
Hit the Road, Jack!
Date: Saturday November 21, 2026
Location: Ruby Jack Trail Head – Carthage, MO
Net Proceeds: Towards JRR charities and JTC embellishment of Ruby Jack Trail and expansion
Race Features
- State Championship: 50K is RRCA MO State Championship with cash prizes!!!
- Course: All distances are out-and-back and entirely on the flat, fast, and shady Ruby Jack Trail.
- Certification: All distances are USATF-Certified: electronic chip-timing.
- Turnarounds: Distances have specific turnaround points: 5K at 2.5K, 10K at 5K, 25 and 50K at 12.5K (50K runners run the 25K course twice). Halftime cut-off for 50K is 3hrs.
Awards and Prizes
- Prizes: Trophy for top male/female: 10-year age group awards, age-graded award, finisher’s awards, and USATF certified time.
- Age Groups: 5K: -12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+: 10K, 25K and 50K: -19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- Performance Ranking: Age-Graded Performance ranking based on a US Masters handicap system.
- Record Awards: Any MO age record set in the 5, 10, 25, or 50K receives a special MO-record award and a listing.
Award Ceremonies and Amenities
- Award Ceremonies: 5K around 10:00am: 10K around 11am: 25K and 50K awards upon arrival.
- Extras: Gift certificates, BBQ vendor, coffee and snack vendors, music, and free race photos!
- Bring Your Own Chair: Ensure comfort during the event.
- More Information: Visit Hit The Road, Jack! for additional details.
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