NEW FOR 2024 - RUCK DIVISON - 1/2 Marathon
Ruck Option: You asked, we listened!
We are excited to offer the RUCK Option for our 1/2 Marathon distance! Ruckers will need to carry a backpack/rucksack/weighted vest that weighs at minimum 20 lbs (not counting water or food used in race). All ruck division finishers will get a Rockin' Rockwoods Rucking patch!
2024 RACE DAY REGISTRATION
We will be accepting onsite/race day registrations for the 2024 edition of Rockin' Rockwoods 53K and 1/2 Marathons Distances!
Race Day Registration for 53K - $150.00
Race Day Registration for 1/2 Marathon & 1/2 Marathon RUCK - $130.00
**SWAG ONLY if sizes are available FOR RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS** - *CASH ONLY*
~Swag is not guaranteed for race day registrations~
Race Day/Onsite Registration will begin at 6AM on September 14, 2024!
*Included in your RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- Custom Finisher Medal
- FREE Digital Race Photo Downloads
- Post-Race Lunch and Beer!
INTRO
The 10th annual Rockin' Rockwoods trail race. Hosted in Greensfelder County Park on Sept 14, 2024, in western St. Louis County, Missouri.
This race is presented by Terrain Trail Runners.
We are also a part of the 50K MASHUP TRAILRACE SERIES
Visit our page for more details!
LOCATION
Greensfelder County Park
4515 Hencken Road, Wildwood, MO 63069 – Start/Finish at Muckerman Shelter
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Rockin' Rockwoods 53k, 1/2 Marathon and 1/2 Marathon RUCK are simultaneous trail races that will be held across the scenic Green Rock Trail. The terrain ranges from hard pack dirt to loose uneven rock and extremely hilly, technical trails.
This is a challenging course of steep grades and rolling terrain. Runners will be treated to 95% single track with rocks, roots and creek crossings that make for a fairly technical out and back run.
The Rockin' Rockwoods 53K course is a combination of two out and back sections with an approx. elevation gain of 4,450ft and 1/2 Marathon/RUCK is out and back with an approx. elevation gain of 2200ft.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TRAIL 1/2 MARATHON AND NOT YOUR ROAD 13.1 SO YOU WILL BE RUNNING 13.1-ISH MILES. No Wimps, No Whining!
***Rockin' Rockwoods 53K & 1/2 Marathon/RUCK are the toughest trail events you will run in St. Louis, MO. We guarantee it!
START TIME & TIME LIMIT
The 1/2 Marathon/RUCK and the 53k start time is 7:00 AM. The cutoff for both distances is 10 hours.
All runners must be checked OUT of aid station 4 (Rockwoods Reservation - 20.75 Mi) prior to 12:50 PM on their way back to the start/finish. The second cutoff will be enforced at aid station 3/5 (Scenic Loop 26 Mi) all runners must be checked OUT of the aid station prior to 2:50 PM on their way back to the start/finish.
**Race day drop downs are not allowed**
AID STATIONS
4 manned aid stations fully-stocked with water, electrolyte drinks, gels, snacks, first aid, and enthusiastic volunteers!
Approximate distance between aid stations is 5.5 miles with no distance greater than approximately 7.5 miles between aid stations in either event. Restrooms will be at start/finish and the turn around at aid station# 4.
REFUND AND GENERAL RACE POLICIES
Race refund policy and other general policies can be reviewed HERE
*Please Review ALL Race Policies Before Signing Up for the Race*
This Is a Cup-Free Event
PLEASE NOTE: ROCKIN' ROCKWOODS IS A CUP-FREE EVENT, which means there won't be any paper cups at aid stations, and there won't be any paper or plastic cups at our finish-lines. We won't be making any exceptions to this rule, so if you don't bring your own drinking receptacle come race-weekend, you'll want to pre-purchase a collapsible cup and if you don't already have a reusable soft flask to carry with you on the course (for soda & electrolyte drink, etc.), we will have the collapsible cups for purchase when you check in for the race and/or at packet pickup for $5 (quantities limited at check-in).
Please help us keep our races eco-friendly, minimize the trash in the landfills and our trails clean.
Together we can make a difference!!!
SWAG and AWARDS
Included In Your Race Registration:
- Custom S/Sleeves, Technical, Gender Specific, Crewneck T-Shirt
**DEADLINE FOR GUARANTEED SWAG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION IS August 11, 2024**
All online registrations made past the swag order deadline will receive an alternative swag!
- Post race grub and beer to Salute!
- Professional Race Photo's
- All 53K and 1/2 Marathon finishers will receive a custom handmade medal. All RUCK division finishers will get a Rockin' Rockwoods Rucking patch!
Awards will be given for: ONLY the top male & female performers for the 53K distance and the top male and female performers for the 1/2 Marathon distance.
** If Rockin' Rockwoods 53K distance is your first ULTRA we have a KICKA$$ sticker that you will proudly earn as you finish the race!
** If this is your 10th year running Rockin' Rockwoods 53K and/or 1/2 Marathon we will have locally crafted, custom handmade ceramic mugs for you repeat offenders to take home!
POST RACE
Volunteer-host - individually served, buffet-style food with non-vegetarian and vegetarian options, and one drink per runner will be available post-race for all runners as they finish their respective distances. Join us for some grub and cheer on your fellow Rockin Rockwoods racers.
*Post race food is for RUNNERS and VOLUNTEERS Only*
SUSTAINABILITY
READ ABOUT OUR SUSATINABILTY PLEDGE HERE
PLEASE NOTE: All our races are CUP-FREE and please bring your own MESS KIT with a plate and spork for post-race food.
*We will not have any paper or plastic cups, plates and/or utensils at our events to help us reduce the waste from our races as part of our Zero Waste pledge.
Event's current local time: 4:45 AM CT
