Hit the Road, Jack!
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About the race
Hit The Road, Jack! takes place on November 21, 2026 at the Ruby Jack Trail Head, 2113 West Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO. Net proceeds support JRR charities and improvements and expansion of the Ruby Jack Trail.
The course is an out-and-back route entirely on the flat, fast and shady Ruby Jack Trail. All road distances are USATF certified and timed with electronic chip timing. Every participant receives a USATF-certified time for any completed distance or split.
Distances:
- 5K out-and-back, turnaround at the 2.5K marker
- 10K out-and-back, turnaround at the 5K marker
- 25K out-and-back, turnaround at the 12.5K marker
- 50K out-and-back, runs the 25K course twice; certified times for 25K and 50K; halfway cut-off for 50K is 4 hours, missed cut-off designates finish as 25K
- Virtual Run option available
Awards and recognition include trophies for top male and female in each distance, 10-year age group awards, age-graded awards based on a US Masters handicap system, finisher awards, and certified times. The 50K is an RRCA Missouri State Championship with medals and cash prizes for open and age-group classes. Additional event features include gift certificates, BBQ, coffee and snack vendors, music, and free race photos. Participants are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
