Name: Neosho Dogwood Run
Start: 2026-04-18T09:00:00-05:00
Location: Big Spring Park Neosho

Join us at the 44th edition of this most affordable walk/run in the 4-State area.
The Dogwood Run 5K has been held annually in Neosho, Missouri since Eldon Morgan, a Neosho native and late Joplin RoadRunner, first hosted it in 1983.
This year, all net race proceeds will go to the local Faithful Friends Animal Advocates of Neosho.
Join this most scenic run/walk 5K in the 4-States, by yourself, with your family, with your dog and come enjoy the famous, blooming Neosho Dogwoods!
Instead of medals, the first 100 finishers will receive a dogwood sapling!
In addition, we will have awards for age group winners as well as the Delynn Kuhn Lifetime Achievement Award for the fastest older runner. Top male and female receive a large dogwood sapling. Our special event Dogwood Race Cap is optional.
Not interested in setting a 5K time running or walking, or any of the race awards or dogwood trees? You just like to have a relaxed, leisurely walk around Neosho's dogwood streets and still support our Neosho animal volunteers? Simply sign up for the Cap & Walk option.
Course outline:
Clockwise loop with start and finish at Big Spring Park in Neosho, MO. The course takes you through the most beautiful, rolling streets with the dogwoods and redbuds in full bloom. Bring your camera!
For this Dogwood Run/Walk, Joplin RoadRunners keep the cost low so you can bring the whole family without breaking the bank.
Come join us for this annual dogwood walking/running event! Bring your dog, your cat, your stroller, your walker if you must. Just come enjoy the day and our beautiful dogwood trees in full bloom!!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Neosho/DogwoodRun5k