Hit The Road, Jack!

Race Overview

Event: Hit the Road, Jack!

Date: Saturday November 21, 2026

Location: Ruby Jack Trail Head – Carthage, MO

Purpose: Net Proceeds towards JRR charities and JTC embellishment of Ruby Jack Trail and expansion

Race Details

• 50K Championship: 50K is RRCA MO State Championship with cash prizes!!!
• Course Type: 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.
• Turnaround Points: 5K turns around at the 2.5K marker: 10K at the 5K marker: 25 and 50K at the 12.5K marker (50K runners run the 25K course twice and receive a certified time for both distances).

Cut-off and Awards

• Updated Cut-off: 50K cut-off time has increased to 4hrs to accommodate more runners.
• Age Groups: 5K: -12, 13-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70+.
• Awards: 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K prizes include trophies to top male/female, 10-year age group awards, age-graded award, finisher’s awards and USATF certified time.
• Performance Ranking: Age-Graded Performance is based on a US Masters handicap system to level the playing field for all participants.

Participant Benefits

• Certified Times: All participants will receive a USATF-certified time for any distance or split they complete.
• Medals and Cash Prizes: 50K RRCA Championship medals and cash prizes for M/F Open Class and various age groups.
• Record Awards: Any MO age record set in the 5, 10, 25, or 50K receives a special award and online MO-record certificate.
• Award Ceremony: 5K around 10:00am: 10K around 11:00am: 25K and 50K awards will be distributed upon arrival.

Event Highlights

• Vendors: Gift certificates, BBQ vendor, Coffee and snack vendors.
• Entertainment: Music and free race photos provided.
• What to Bring: Bring Your Own Chair!

More Information

For further details, please visit the race page at Hit The Road, Jack!.