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Joplin Memorial Run 2013

Joplin, Missouri

Saturday, May 18, 2013 @ 6:30 AM

 

Date

Start: Saturday, May 18, 2013 @ 6:30 AM

Address

Joplin, Missouri
212 W. 8th Street, Corner of 8th and Joplin Street Joplin, MO

Fees

See below

Registration Closing Date

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

The Joplin Memorial Run was created to honor the 161 people that lost thier lives as a result of the May 22, 2011 EF-5 tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri.

Registration Opens

September 1, 2012

Registration

Paper Registration- plus $15 processing fee

Race Day packet pickup add on option/question - $10

Kid’s Race- $10- flat fee

5k Expo Pricing Friday May 17th: $35

Half Marathon Expo Pricing Friday May 17th: $75.00

Additional Information

The event started in 2003 and was known as the Boomtown Run until the name was changed in 2011.

Since 2009 the event event includes a half-marathon along with our traditional 5k. Both courses are USATF-certified.

Starting from downtown Joplin, half-marathoners will run on city streets, passing through the path of the May 22nd tornado. In addition, runners will pass through the cities medical district, several of Joplin’s established neighborhoods, city parks, and golf courses.

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