Joplin Memorial Run 5k

• Date: May 10, 2014
• Address: 8th And Main, Joplin, Missouri Get directions
• Country: United States
• Race type: Run (5k)
• Distances: Run (5.00 kms)
• Organization: Rufus Racing
• Website: http://joplinmemorialrun.com/
• Contact email: [email protected]
• 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.
  
  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 the traditional 5k. Both courses are USATF-certified.
  
  The 5k Course is a simple rectangular shaped course that has a great view for spectators watching the runners coming up Wall from about 10th and Wall all the way to the finish line. Much of the course is pretty flat, although there is a downhill section on Joplin Street from about 23rd to 26th street. That downhill becomes a noticeable incline from 26th and Wall up to 23rd and Wall.
• Members who are scheduled to race: