Sports is about bettering ourselves. It's more about self-improvement, beating one's own record every day every moment. It helps us to gain the sportsmanship attitude not just towards game but towards life. While every sport follows different rules, participating in sports activities will help your brain take decisions faster. Participate in the sports events in Carthage like a football tournament, cricket, basketball, rugby/soccer, etc to helps to build your stamina.
Exercising and playing sports increase the flow of oxygen in the body. Get up, start running or join the next marathon, triathlon or cycling events near Carthage.
Find out sports events near you in Carthage or watch live match streaming in the cafes.
## Sports Events in Carthage - **Event Name**: Maple Leaf 5k - **Description**: Run Through 60 Years of Tradition! Join us for a morning run along the Maple Leaf Parade route. Race day registration starts @ 6:30 am | Race begins @ 7:00 am Early Registration Fee | $48/Adults; $38/Students Registration after October 1 | $53/Adults; $43 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 123 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carthage/maple-leaf-5k/200030351779643 - **Venue**: 827 E Centennial Ave, Carthage, MO 64836 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hNDZlZGZmNTg3ZmIzMDE4MjkzY2Q1MWQwMmM3NmI3ZDRlZGE1NzdhODcyMGVkYTQ3OWFiZDM4NzVkMDYzMWZkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODI3Mzg4OQ.avif - **Categories**: sports, parades - **Event Name**: Soles 4 Paws - **Description**: 1K and 5K with and without your pet Finishers' awards, age group awards, dog/handler awards Pet delicacy and other vendors Gift certificates All net proceeds to Carthage Humane Society All race details on our race flyer here: https://joplinroadrunn - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 92 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carthage/soles-4-paws/200030305724424 - **Venue**: Carthage Municipal Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYjYzODhjNjdjNzNjNzA3MTU3ZmY5ZWFkMzQxOWY1MmFlNjlmZmFkODUxOWRiOWFiMzJhNDVkMDg4ODM0OTVmNC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxNzUzLWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3MjA0MjY4.avif - **Categories**: sports, nonprofit, dog - **Event Name**: Hit The Road, Jack 2026 RunFest - **Description**: Net proceeds towards JRR charity events and expansion and embellishment of Ruby Jack Trail Distances: 5K/10K/25K/50K 25/50K start at 8am 5/10K start at 9am All distances are USATF-Certified; electronic chip-timing 50K is RRCA MO State Championship Race - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 82 - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carthage/hit-the-road-jack-2026-runfest/200030351796058 - **Venue**: Ruby Jack Trail Head, Carthage - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82ZjMxZGIxNTMzYTBjNzIyYjFmMGNlMGVkMDZmYTJmMGRiMGYxMDRkNWJhNDEyNGRlNDc3YzE2ZWYyNGFlNjFkLXJpbWctdzkzOC1oOTM4LWRjMDgwODE4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3NDE3NzIy.avif - **Categories**: sports, nonprofit, trips-adventures, charities, virtual-run - **Event Name**: Joplin RoadRunners' 43rd Annual Pumpkin Run - **Description**: 1M and 2M at 2pm 8K and 10M at 3:30pm Beautifully decorated pumpkins by Early Learning Center are top prizes. Participation pumpkins to all runners. Additional awards to Age-group winners, Age-graded winners and MO age/gender records 10Mile contest is - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 89 - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carthage/joplin-roadrunners-43rd-annual-pumpkin-run/200030305724524 - **Venue**: Leggett Rd, Carthage, MO 64836, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy81MGNkZDYzMTc4YzVhYjQ0NzBlYWY5ZDdiZWE3OTM5ODU1ZGJjOGMxNDYzZjMwNTE1MDRlMGNkZjJjM2EwYzAyLXJpbWctdzc4OC1oNzg2LWRjZThjODk4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MjIxMDky.avif - **Categories**: sports, contests - **Event Name**: Men's Black Friday 9-Pin No-Tap Tournament - **Description**: Friday, November 27, 2026, 12-12:30 check in, 1:00 pm start $40 Registration Fee per person ($20 bowling fee, $20 prize fund) Color Pin Wins! Register at Grace Lanes, Carthage, MO Registration limited to the 1st 40 bowlers! Strike Pot Between Rounds Cash - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carthage/mens-black-friday-9-pin-no-tap-tournament/200030650895410 - **Venue**: 219 E 3rd St, Carthage, MO, United States, Missouri 64836 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9lYmFiM2U5OTQxMGMyZGQxNWFjOWU4ZWJmOGY5OTgzZmZlMTA3ZTMwNTFjZTZmYzRjMjQ4NzAxYzk0Yzc1Mjk0LXJpbWctdzk2MC1oNTQwLWRjMzgxODc4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4NDAyMjQ5.avif - **Categories**: black-friday, tournaments, sports - **Event Name**: 2026 Grace Lanes Turkey Shootout - **Description**: Tournament Details Sunday, November 1st, 12-12:30 check in, 1:00 start $25 registration fee includes games and prize fund Singles competition 3 game series of 8-PIN, NO-TAP games Prizes for MOST TURKEYS (strikes in a row) and MOST STRIKES (overall). Numbe - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carthage/2026-grace-lanes-turkey-shootout/200030506149259 - **Venue**: 219 E 3rd St, Carthage, MO, United States, Missouri 64836 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wNjQ5NjJmM2JkYzdkMWRkZTdlMjc3ZTI4NDU5MmM1ZDE0MTZkZDcwOTJjMDA0MWNhNmJhZGI1MjUzMTNhYmQ1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNkOGQ4YzgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgzNjk1NTg.avif - **Categories**: sports, art, fine-arts, tournaments, contests ## Trending Events in Carthage - **Event Name**: Potlatch 2026 | Saturday - **Description**: 🎉 Vendor Registration is NOW OPEN for Potlatch 2026! 🇺🇸 Join us September 25–26, 2026, in beautiful Carthage, Texas, for one of East Texas' favorite community festivals! ⭐ 2026 Theme: Stars and Stripes 🇺🇸 🛍 Friday, September 25 Indoor Shopping & Po - **Venue**: Carthage Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0d10bde5e027581f62fb43546ac477cea91a51fccfe827d3ac7ea87d630f581c-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787534250 - **Event Name**: Maple Leaf Festival® - Car Show - **Description**: Rev up your fall plans! Join us for the 46th Annual Carthage Maple Leaf Car Show on October 17, 2026 in Carthage, Missouri. 🍁 Explore hundreds of classic and custom vehicles, browse the swap meet, and enjoy a day celebrating automotive history and crafts - **Venue**: 1900 S Grand Ave, Carthage, MO 64836-3500, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c50835e86cb7255bf0a59dbdcfc474bda24407668e760c5b671f04c52cc35f74-rimg-w1200-h655-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788192584 - **Event Name**: Maple Leaf Festival® - BBQ Cook Off - **Description**: Do you have what it takes to serve up Carthage's best barbecue? The Maple Leaf Festival® BBQ Contest returns to Central Park on Saturday, October 10th, and organizers are inviting pitmasters, backyard BBQ enthusiasts, and first-time competitors to join th - **Venue**: Central Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0cdaf7a0dd281d871b5c7e1e381f1542d04f8d83dce9075ae73885e69e5de00b-rimg-w1200-h655-dcd8d8d8-gmir?v=1788305695 - **Event Name**: LA FIERA DE OJINAGA EN CARTHAGE - **Description**: **Attend LA FIERA DE OJINAGA EN CARTHAGE at Salon Guerrero , Carthage, MO, United States** Join us for LA FIERA DE OJINAGA EN CARTHAGE. It's going to be a fun and relaxed event with great music and good company. A perfect way to spend your evening. **Eve - **Venue**: Salon Guerrero - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/39fa2910-b3be-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w1200-h343-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789776502 - **Event Name**: Sandhills Celebrates America's 250 Concert - **Venue**: Gilliam McConnell Airfield - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5ce88f30-b4f8-11f1-8735-773c5ddedb48-rimg-w1088-h1344-dcb8c8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1789911422 - **Event Name**: Treats on the Square - **Description**: Join us for "Treats on the Square," on Friday, October 30, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM🍬 Bring your ghouls and goblins, dress up in creative costumes, and enjoy an early trick-or-treating adventure! Butterball will be donating hot dogs (HUGE thanks to the C - **Venue**: Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/636302321e1f5f60533b7980b1b00be4c49eae40a0f52a098bc965ad75c2eaf4-rimg-w1200-h675-dce85828-gmir?v=1788592940 - **Event Name**: Maple Leaf Festival® - Taco Tuesday - **Description**: 🌮 Taste, vote, and celebrate! Join the Taco Tuesday Taco Cook-Off on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Central Park in Carthage. Sample delicious tacos from competing teams, enjoy live music from Mariachi Flor, and help support the Carthage R-9 College Scho - **Venue**: Central Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b39a267cdf3192be2c92f7ae7f69a9229a22701791717b8b4cb1984dfbbba46a-rimg-w1200-h655-dcd84828-gmir?v=1788062194 - **Event Name**: Redneck Reload at Wood Inn - **Description**: Redneck Reload is bringing a night of live country rock to The Wood Inn in Carthage, Illinois. Come out for loud guitars, cold beer, and a mix of southern rock, country favorites, and crowd-sing-along hits that keep the night rolling from start to finish. - **Venue**: The Wood Inn - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f9806c1b137cc6fa5415bc4fd1f7b6aa6f384e0a8e50e1341eee2af92f343651-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1788268640 - **Event Name**: Threshing Day Midnight Release Party ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - **Description**: ⚠️ IMPORTANT: PREORDERING YOUR COPY THROUGH SECOND CHAPTER BOOKS IS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION. This is NOT Book Four in the Empyrean series. Join us at Second Chapter Books for the Threshing Day Midnight Release Party as we celebrate Rebecca Yarros's newest - **Venue**: 101 Monroe Street , Carthage, NC, United States, North Carolina 28327 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a976ef24b3d92391996316785cf44241a82a4442bd0b11db044d69ece0e45984-rimg-w1200-h960-dc484848-gmir?v=1787462463 ## Browse Sports Events by Date - [Sports Events Today in Carthage](https://allevents.in/carthage/sports--today) - [Sports Events This Weekend in Carthage](https://allevents.in/carthage/sports--this-weekend) - [Sports Events in September in Carthage](https://allevents.in/carthage/sports--september) - [Sports Events in October in Carthage](https://allevents.in/carthage/sports--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Sports events in Carthage? - **A:** Maple Leaf 5k (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 am at 827 E Centennial Ave, Carthage, MO 64836), Soles 4 Paws (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 am at Carthage Municipal Park), Hit The Road, Jack 2026 RunFest (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 08:00 am at Ruby Jack Trail Head, Carthage), Joplin RoadRunners' 43rd Annual Pumpkin Run (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 02:00 pm at Leggett Rd, Carthage, MO 64836, United States), Men's Black Friday 9-Pin No-Tap Tournament (Fri Nov 27 2026 at 01:00 pm at 219 E 3rd St, Carthage, MO, United States, Missouri 64836). - **Q**: What Sports events are happening in Carthage this weekend September 25–27, 2026? - **A:** Soles 4 Paws (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 am at Carthage Municipal Park). - **Q**: What Sports events are happening in Carthage in September 2026? - **A:** Soles 4 Paws (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 am at Carthage Municipal Park). - **Q**: How can I find Sports events in Carthage? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Sports events in Carthage on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Sports events in Carthage? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Sports events in Carthage? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Sports events in Carthage include 827 E Centennial Ave, Carthage, MO 64836, Carthage Municipal Park, Ruby Jack Trail Head, Carthage. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Sports events in Carthage? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Sports events in Carthage include Fair Acres Family YMCA, Joplin Roadrunners, Grace Lanes. - **Q**: What types of Sports events can I find in Carthage? - **A:** You can explore a variety of sports sub-genres and styles including Football, Race, Training, Rugby, Boxing and more. - **Q**: Are there any online Sports events available? - **A:** Yes, many Sports events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Sports events in Carthage? - **A:** Follow the Sports category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Sports events are listed in Carthage. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/e3/60106a87bd471da3f67c661438bc17/sports.png ## Explore Events in Nearby Cities - [Sports events in Joplin](https://allevents.in/joplin/sports) - [Events in Carterville](https://allevents.in/carterville-mo) - [Events in Webb City](https://allevents.in/webb-city) - [Events in Oronogo](https://allevents.in/oronogo) - [Events in Joplin](https://allevents.in/joplin) - [Events in Waco](https://allevents.in/waco-mo) - [Events in Asbury](https://allevents.in/asbury-mo)