Hit The Road, Jack!

Event Overview

Event Name: Hit the Road, Jack!

Date: Saturday September 20, 2025

Location: Ruby Jack Trail Head – Carthage, MO

Start Time: All races start at 8:00 AM

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

Race Details

Timing: All Distances are USATF-Certified: electronic chip-timing

Entry Fees:

• Until 6/30: $30 for any distance
• Until 8/31: $30 for 5K, $35 for 10K, $40 for 15K and $45 for 30K
• Until 9/17: $35 for 5K, $40 for 10K, $45 for 15K and $50 for 30K
• Race Day: $40 for 5K, $45 for 10K, $50 for 15K and $60 for 30K
• Virtual Run: Any Distance $40 until 8/19: then $50

Course Information

• Distance Format: All distances are out-and-back and entirely on the Ruby Jack Trail
• Turnaround Points: 5K at 2.5K, 10K at 5K, 15 and 30K at 7.5K
• 30K Cut-off: Half-way cut-off time for 30K is 2hrs at the 15K turn-around
• Certification: 30K runners run the 15K course twice and receive a certified time for 15 and 30K

Awards and Recognition

• Prizes: Trophy to top male/female: 10-year age group awards
• Finisher’s Awards: Age-graded award and USATF certified time
• Age-Graded Performance: Based on a US Masters handicap system
• Records: Any MO age record set in the 5, 10, 15, or 30K receives a special MO-record award and online certificate

Award Ceremonies

• 5K Awards: Around 9:30 AM
• 10K Awards: Around 10 AM
• 15K and 30K Awards: Upon arrival
• Age-Graded Awards: Announced after final runners finish

Event Extras

• Vendor: Gift certificates, BBQ vendor, music
• Photos: Free race photos available
• Comfort: Bring Your Own Chair!

More Information

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