Joplin Roadrunners - Frosty4 Trail Run

Event Overview

Held on Morse Park's HomeStead and RoughRiders trail, this race qualifies for any New-Year's resolution to start a healthier and more active lifestyle!

• Location: Morse Park, Neosho, MO
• Date: January 17, 2026
• Registration: Sign up here

Trail Details

This walkers', joggers' and bike trail is a unique treasure in SW Missouri for its nature scenes and location. The difficulty level of this single trail is easy to moderate and has previously been accomplished by runners of all ages and capabilities, although the youngest of runners may need adult supervision.

• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Terrain: Nature trails with occasional rocks, roots, leaves, or branches
• Supervision: Suggested for younger runners
• Weather: Expect varied conditions, including sunny and snowy weather

Race Conditions

The run is held in winter, so expect not just the occasional rocks or roots, leaves or branches, but also any type of weather condition. Prepare for 60F sunny weather, 10F and snow and anything in between. Winter weather is par for the course and does not cancel the race. In extreme cases (blizzard, thunderstorm), we may delay the race a short while until it is safe to run/walk (check your email and Facebook event page prior to and on race day).

• Weather Policy: No cancellation due to weather
• Delays: Possible in extreme weather conditions
• Updates: Check email and Facebook on race day
• Preparedness: Dress for winter conditions

Affordability and Charitable Cause

Affordable race because of the "no shirt" option and because all of us are volunteers. All net proceeds go to Neosho Hope Kitchen, a local charity providing daily meals for the needy in Neosho.

• No Shirt Option: Available to reduce registration cost
• Volunteers: All race staff are volunteers
• Charity: Proceeds support Neosho Hope Kitchen
• Community Impact: Local charity providing daily meals

Race Perks

Race shirts are optional and are guaranteed delivered on race day if ordered by Jan 11. After that date, ordered shirts are as-available.

• Shirt Orders: Guaranteed if ordered by Jan 11
• Discount Coupons: Provided for vendor snacks & drinks
• Awards: Top male and female runners, age group winners
• Finishers' Medals: All participants receive hot drinks and medals

Registration Limits and Waves

Race is limited to first 100 registrations. Race may start in gender- and/or group-specific waves (male runners - female runners - families) with a few minutes interval, depending on the turnout and the weather.

• Registration Limit: 100 participants
• Wave Starts: Possible based on turnout
• Group Specifications: Male runners, female runners, families
• Safety: Dependent on weather conditions

Weather Commitment

NO WEATHER CONDITION WILL CANCEL.