Hit The Road, Jack!

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.