Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty
Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty is a running race on February 27, 2027 in Saint Louis, MO.
- Date
- February 27, 2027 (109 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A midwinter celebration & untimed run-walk-roll.
~ 50 minutes ~ 50 kilometers ~ or ~ 50 miles ~
EVENTS:
50 MINUTES: Group Send-Off at 10:00 a.m. Run, walk, roll, dance, or strut your way around the block. Decorations, art, crafts, music, costumes, signs, posters, musical instruments, etc. are strongly encouraged. When you reach your goal of 50 minutes of continuous movement, ring the big bell to celebrate!
50 KILOMETERS: 6:00a. - 6:30p. Make your way around the loop 60 times, and you have completed a true ultramarathon distance on a challenging (but fun & supportive) course. Ring the big bell to celebrate! Check in with the organizers so we can personalize your trophy!
50 MILES: 6:00a. - 6:30p. Make your way around the loop 100 times, and you have completed a true ultramarathon distance on a challenging (but fun & supportive) course. Ring the big bell to celebrate! Check in with the organizers so we can personalize your trophy! 50 mile participants are encouraged to begin as early as possible. It is very difficult and takes a long time. But you can do it!
Registration is encouraged (and free*), but anyone can join for ANY distance, at ANY time, or just hang out. Enjoy positivity, art, music, and fellowship to cast-off those winter doldrums. We will collect 50-cent cash donations at the event. As many as you like ;) ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO THE ST. LOUIS AREA FOODBANK.
THE COURSE: A .5 mile loop on asphalt road. 2 loops = 1 mile. The loop includes a slight incline and decline that is usually manageable for wheelchair and stroller participants. Loop direction will be clearly marked and will change every hour, in theory.
Each loop includes 20 feet of elevation gain. This makes the course challenging at higher mileage. To illustrate: The NYC marathon has a total elevation gain of 810 feet and is considered a very hilly marathon. 26 miles on the Thrifty Fifty course will get you 1,040 feet of elevation gain.
ACCOMODATIONS: We will provide Gatorade, water, nutrition, a few electrical outlets, and restrooms. We will provide thumb-click lap-counters. Participants will rely on their own electronic devices for digital data. Results are "on your honor." This is analog.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
50°
Typical Low
32°
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Louis Sci Ctr, 5 mi from the venue.
About Saint Louis, MO
Population
293,109
as of 2023
City Elevation
471 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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109
Days to train
- Race
- Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty
- Date
- February 27, 2027
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Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty
Feb 27, 2027