The 32nd annual Run Thru the Jungle features a 5K Run, 1.2 Mile Walk, and a Tot Trot event. This event will take place on Saturday, August 31, 2024 in downtown La Plata, MO as part of the beloved Soybean Festival in the city park. Runners are chip timed and each runner can opt to receive their race time via a text as soon as they cross the finish line.

The 5000 meter race will begin at 9 a.m. and be run on 1.2 miles of relatively flat city streets and 1.9 miles on the golf course in La Plata, MO. The 1.9 miles on the golf course will consist of rolling hills and will take you over bridges and through wooded areas. This is a challenging course, but a beautiful one. The course will be marked with flags and a single chalk line.

The walk will be over city streets and will also begin at 9 a.m. The Tot Trot will be on the street on the west side of the city park and starts immediately following the runner/walker awards ceremony.

Packet Pickup will be from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. under the La Plata State Bank awning located at 139 S. Gex Street in La Plata.

$100 will be awarded to each the top female and male 5K runner.  Medals will be awarded to top male and female finishers in the 5K run in each age group for male and female runners. The registration fee is $20 prior to August 15, 2023 and $25 after that date until 1 hour before the race start.  Each registered participant will receive a race t-shirt or tank top with their entry fee, a fun atmosphere that includes a live band and refreshments after the race, and a chance at several door prizes.

Event results will be immediately posted on the white awning near the finish line after the race, on raceentry.com, the Race Entry Mobile app, and our race Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/runthruthejunglelaplatamo. Door prizes will be drawn following the race in raffle style on the main stage at the park during the awards ceremony. Refreshments provided at the finish line. Water stations and volunteers available along the the run and walk route. Lodging available at the beautiful Depot Inn & Suites in La Plata, MO. Call 660-332-4669 or visit www.depotinn.com for reservation information.

Questions, call 660-346-0729 or e-mail runthrujungle@gmail.com. Always visit our race FB page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/runthruthejunglelaplatamo

We would like to sincerely thank our race sponsors: Northeast Missouri State Bank, Spirits of La Plata, Old Highway 63 Garage, Heather Harden Photography, Unveiled, D'Abolengos, Belfield Insurance & Real Estate, La Plata Golf Course, NEMO CPAs, La Plata Nursing Home, Casey's, Depot Inn & Suites, City of La Plata, Hyvee, and Long Branch Dental Group! Without our sponsors and race volunteers, we could not continue this successful 30 year+ tradition of community wellness.

We also accept donations for the on-going expenses of this event. After registering for the event, feel welcome to use to the Donate button on this form to give any amount towards organization of this effort. A portion of each year's race funds are used for a one time high school scholarship award to a senior who has been active in helping or participating in the race, cross country or track.