Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Joplin RoadRunners' 43rd Annual Pumpkin Run

Carthage, MO

Registration open43rd annual

1 Mile2 Miles8K10 Miles

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Oct 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Joplin RoadRunners' 43rd Annual Pumpkin Run

The course runs out and back on Leggett Road and along the Ruby Jack trail, starting and finishing in a parking lot off the same road. It is flat and shaded, which makes it feel faster than some fall races. The trail section is paved, so there is nothing technical underfoot. Dogs and strollers are welcome on the shorter distances.

The prizes here have a particular character: pumpkins decorated by children at a local early learning center go to top finishers, with smaller ones handed out while supplies last. A local running store draws gift certificates among participants and volunteers at the finish, where a live band plays and vendors sell food and drinks.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

2 Miles · 2025 results

49finishers

11:56winner

22:38median

48:21cutoff

Top 3: C. Gaddis (11:56) · Justin Gaddis (12:10) · Henri Coeme (12:57)

8K · 2025 results

31finishers

35:45winner

50:40median

1:18:08cutoff

Top 3: John Atteberry (35:45) · Shanda Stepp (36:30) · Karl Keczkemethy (38:43)

10 Miles · 2025 results

7finishers

1:13:25winner

1:34:12median

1:54:21cutoff

Top 3: Henri Coeme (1:13:25) · Greg Kelley (1:25:43) · Paul Wright (1:29:45)

The Joplin RoadRunners' 43rd Annual Pumpkin Run is in its 43rd year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1 Mile10/25/2026 14:00$25

2 Miles10/25/2026 14:00$25

8K10/25/2026 15:30$35

10 Miles10/25/2026 15:30$40

8K10/25/2026 14:00$60

10 Miles10/25/2026 14:00$65

10 Miles10/25/2026 14:00$50

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Common Questions About the Joplin RoadRunners' 43rd Annual Pumpkin Run

Will I finish last at the Joplin RoadRunners' 43rd Annual Pumpkin Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 2 Miles field finished slower than 22:38, and the last recorded finisher came in around 48:21, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Joplin RoadRunners' 43rd Annual Pumpkin Run a good first 2 Miles?

It is a small race (49 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Joplin RoadRunners' 43rd Annual Pumpkin Run?

The 2 Miles winner ran 11:56 while the median finisher took 22:38. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.