Get Your Butt Kicked @ Route 66

Route 66 State Park in Eureka, Missouri, offers runners a unique blend of history and natural beauty. Once the site of the town of Times Beach, which was evacuated due to dioxin contamination in the 1980s, the area has been transformed into a 424-acre park that lies along the Meramec River. The park's visitor center, housed in the historic 1935 Bridgehead Inn, showcases exhibits on the iconic Route 66, adding a nostalgic touch to the running experience.

 

The Race

The 6-hour race starts at 6 pm and runs until midnight, while the 3-hour race kicks off at 7:30 pm and finishes at 10:30 pm. Darkness sets in around 8:30 pm, so runners should be prepared with a headlamp or handheld light for the second half of the race.

 

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 and Distance

Runners begin by tackling the long loop course, a 2.425-mile circuit that you complete as many times as possible within the chosen 3- or 6-hour time limit. Only completed loops are counted. When a runner decides there’s not enough time left for another long loop, they switch to the short loop course, which is 0.333 miles around, and continue until time runs out. The final distance is calculated as the number of long loops completed multiplied by 2.425 miles, plus the number of short loops completed multiplied by 0.333 miles.

 

Cupless Event

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.

 

Why race GYBK with SLUGs? 

This race started as a fatass 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.