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Hit The Road, Jack! race photo

Hit The Road, Jack!

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 21, 202650km · 10km · 5km
Maureen Didde from Kansas City, MO, USA · CC BY 2.0
Race date in 43 days
Nov 21, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Carthage · 50km · 10km · 5km
Entry fee
$50Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenWed, June 24, 2026 ~ Sat, October 31, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
Hit The Road, Jack! race photo
Maureen Didde from Kansas City, MO, USA · CC BY 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Hit The Road, Jack! — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A certified long-distance event is held.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Hit The Road, Jack! runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Hit The Road, Jack! — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Ultra

Entry cost $50

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $35

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $30

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

25K

Entry cost $45

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Hit The Road, Jack! course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
EventStart
Ultra08:00
10K10km09:00
5K5km09:00
Other25km08:00
START

2113 West Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO

Start · Google Maps

Cut-off
50K 12.5K turnaround point 4 hour cut

The 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K events are held together.

Start line is located at 2113 West Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO, and the local start time is 8:00 AM.

Typical race-season temperature: around 8°C (46°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Hit The Road, Jack! race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For a small race, race-morning pickup is typical; check the registration page for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone available
  • IC cardNo dedicated transit card system for this small-town Carthage, MO venue; standard car access applies.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None available

Start is Ruby Jack Trailhead, 2113 West Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO 64836, near Carthage Municipal Park. Carthage is a small town (~pop.

15,000) with no local public transit system identified. Genuinely rural/small-town venue with no public transit options; car or rideshare (limited availability in a town this size) is the only practical way to reach the venue.

Map

Getting to the finish

None available

Same trailhead area for finish.

Map

IC card

No dedicated transit card system for this small-town Carthage, MO venue; standard car access applies. There is no fixed-route public transit serving the race area, so rideshare/taxi or a personal vehicle is the only realistic way to reach the course.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

November averages 8°C. In Cascais, wind is more of a factor than the cold.

A single thin windproof layer will help keep your body temperature stable, and be sure to have dry clothes ready to change into after you finish.

The race venue is in an area with no public transportation.

Plan on using a private car or rental car.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

Ultras are decided by fueling and foot care, not speed.

Break in your shoes and socks well before race day, and if there is a night section, bring extra headlamp batteries.

Start time is 08:00. Registration closes on 2026-11-20.

Times are local to Carthage. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Hit The Road, Jack! start line in Carthage

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Carthage with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Carthage.

Total cost and budget for Hit The Road, Jack!

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Hit The Road, Jack!

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Carthage runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Hit The Road, Jack!

FAQ
When does Hit The Road, Jack! 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 21, 2026 in Carthage, MO, United States.

How much is the Hit The Road, Jack! 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $50.

What distances does Hit The Road, Jack! 2026 offer?

10K · 5K · Ultra.

What time does Hit The Road, Jack! 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Hit The Road, Jack! 2026 start?

2113 West Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO.

What are the Hit The Road, Jack! 2026 cut-off times?

50K 12.5K turnaround point 4 hour cut.

When does registration for Hit The Road, Jack! 2026 open?

Registration runs from Wed, June 24, 2026 to Sat, October 31, 2026.

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