Run Thru the Jungle Race
The 32nd annual Run Thru the Jungle features a 5K Run, 1.2 Mile Walk, and a Tot Trot event. This event will take place on Saturday, August 31, 2024 in downtown La Plata, MO as part of the beloved Soybean Festival in the city park. Runners are chip timed and each runner can opt to receive their race time via a text as soon as they cross the finish line.
The 5000 meter race will begin at 9 a.m. and be run on 1.2 miles of relatively flat city streets and 1.9 miles on the golf course in La Plata, MO. The 1.9 miles on the golf course will consist of rolling hills and will take you over bridges and through wooded areas. This is a challenging course, but a beautiful one. The course will be marked with flags and a single chalk line.
The walk will be over city streets and will also begin at 9 a.m. The Tot Trot will be on the street on the west side of the city park and starts immediately following the runner/walker awards ceremony.
Packet Pickup will be from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. under the La Plata State Bank awning located at 139 S. Gex Street in La Plata.
$125 Gift Card to Hibbett Sports will be awarded to each the top female and male 5K runner.
Medals will be awarded to top male and female finishers in the 5K run in each age group for male and female runners.
The registration fee is $20 prior to August 15, 2023 and $25 after that date until 1 hour before the race start.
Tot Trot participants pay $12 for their special race following the 5k and 1.2 mile walk.
Each registered participant will receive a race t-shirt with their entry fee, a fun atmosphere that includes a live band and refreshments after the race, and a chance at several door prizes.
The first 25 registrants receive a set of Bib Boards Snap & Lock Fastners with our race logo!
