The Joplin Memorial Run (JMR) is Joplin’s premier and largest running event.

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 8,000 structures. The Memorial Run hosts a half-marathon, 4 person half-marathon relay, 10K, 5K, and kid’s run.