The Joplin Memorial Run
JMR is an event to honor the 161 victims from the 2011 Joplin Tornado as well as celebrate Joplin’s resilience in overcoming the destruction of 8000 structures. The events include the Freeman half-marathon, Sparklight 10K, Liberty 5K, and Sign Designs Kid’s Run, on Saturday, May 20. Packet Pickup is Friday, May 17 at the Cornell Complex, 212 W 7th Street in downtown Joplin.
Amcor Packet Pickup Friday May 17, 12PM-6:45 PM
AGE LIMITS
Minimum age for participation is 11 years for the Half Marathon. Minimum age for the 10k is 10 years old, 5k-no age limit but parent and child must register and participate together, kids’ run is 0-17 years old, It is the responsibility of the parent(s) to determine whether you feel your child is properly trained and physically capable of successfully completing this event.
TIME LIMITS
Walkers are welcome on all courses as long as they can finish within cut off times.
Course closures will be a rolling cut off based on finish time. If you fall behind pace of rolling closure you may chose to be brought back in an official race vehicle (recommended) or continue on your own, however you will be officially out of the race at this point with no support.
There will be NO EXCEPTION to the cut off times.
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