Get Your Butt Kicked at Route 66

This timed race with 3-hour (new this year!) and 6-hour options takes place in Route 66 State Park located just east of Eureka, MO. The course is a measured 2.425 mile loop through the wooded northwest corner of Route 66 State Park. The course is a wide path consisting of thin pavement, chip n seal and some fine gravel. Although the loop is fairly flat and fast, the temperature in July must be considered an overriding factor by each runner. This is a great course for both those that are new to ultra running as well as experienced runners looking for a fast course.

Start/finish area is at the Forest Shelter which has adequate parking around it. The Forest Shelter is the main aid station and will have Ultra-Food.

6-hour race starts at 6 pm and ends at midnight. 3-hour race starts at 7:30 pm and ends at 10:30 pm. Darkness comes around 8:30 pm so runners will need some kind of running light for the second half of the race.

This race is brought to you by the Saint Louis Ultrarunners Group
(SLUG members receive a $10 discount on race registration. Click here for more details.)

Mid-summer Race

This event is held in the middle of summer when the temperature and humidity can be very high. Participants need to be acclimated to hot running conditions and maintain proper hydration throughout the event.

Course Details/How Timed Loops Work

Runners start with the long loop course, which is 2.425 miles around and run it as many times as they can before the 3 or 6 hours are up. Only completed loops count. At some point, each runner decides there is not enough time to complete another long loop and he/she starts running the short loop course which is .333 miles around. Again, only completed short loops count. At the end of 3 or 6 hours, the number of long loops completed x 2.425 miles plus the number of short loops completed x .333 miles is the total distance for each runner.
Please note that if you would like someone to pace you for this event, they must also register for the race for insurance purposes.

Aid Stations/Bathrooms

The Forest Shelter is the main aid station and will have Ultra-Food. We will also have bug spray but we recommend bringing your own.
THIS IS A CUPLESS EVENT. In an effort to reduce our strain on the environment, we will again be going cupless. There will be water jugs at the aid station for you to refill your own hydration system.

There are 2 unisex flush toilet bathrooms on the course for use. They get dark, so please remember a headlamp.
NEW THIS YEAR - We listened and you got it. PORTA POTTIES. Not one. TWO PORTA POTTIES. You're welcome.

Parking and Directions

Race Address:
Route 66 State Park
97 N Outer Rd.
Eureka, MO 63025

The park is accessed from I-44 exit 265 (exit is for east bound traffic only). West bound traffic can do a U-turn by taking exit 264.
Parking is available at Forest Shelter, Dogwood Shelter and near the Times Beach Memorial Playground (you'll pass this on your way to Forest Shelter).

Awards/Swag

All finishers will receive a finisher's medal. Awards will be given in two categories: first place overall male and female winners as well as the male and female winners the Masters (40+) Age Group.
All runners will receive a pair of custom GYBK Sock Guy socks designed by David Kovaluk. Design reveal forthcoming!

Why Race GYBK with the SLUGs?

This race started as a fat ass event in order to just bring people together and run. We try to keep it low-key/old school. No frills, nothing over the top, just run around in circles all night.
The SLUGs aren't after your money either. Our race proceeds help sponsor multiple charity runs, assist with coordination of trail maintenance, host aid stations at various running events throughout the Midwest and much more. Come join in the fun.

Event's current local time: 1:30 PM CT