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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Joplin RoadRunners' 43rd Annual Pumpkin Run 2025 Results
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
2 Miles Results · 2025
49finishers
11:56winner
22:38median
48:21cutoff
Top 3: C. Gaddis (11:56) · Justin Gaddis (12:10) · Henri Coeme (12:57)
8K Results · 2025
31finishers
35:45winner
50:40median
1:18:08cutoff
Top 3: John Atteberry (35:45) · Shanda Stepp (36:30) · Karl Keczkemethy (38:43)
10 Miles Results · 2025
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.
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 Oct 25, 2026.
