Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty
- Date Sat 22nd February 2025
- Location Saint Louis, Missouri
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in St. Louis – a vibrant midwinter celebration that invites everyone to move, groove, and have fun! Choose your challenge with options to run, walk, or roll for 50 minutes, 50 kilometers, or 50 miles. The event kicks off with a group send-off at 10:00 a.m. for the 50-minute participants, where creativity and celebration reign supreme. Decorate yourself, bring your friends, and enjoy music, art, and crafts as you make your way around the scenic 0.66-mile loop.
For the more adventurous, tackle the 50-kilometer or 50-mile ultramarathon distances, navigating a challenging yet supportive course that promises both fun and camaraderie. With elevation gains that rival some of the toughest marathons, this event is perfect for those looking to push their limits. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or just want to soak in the positive atmosphere, the Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty is the perfect antidote to winter blues. Registration is encouraged but free, so gather your friends and join us for a day of movement and celebration!
For the more adventurous, tackle the 50-kilometer or 50-mile ultramarathon distances, navigating a challenging yet supportive course that promises both fun and camaraderie. With elevation gains that rival some of the toughest marathons, this event is perfect for those looking to push their limits. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or just want to soak in the positive atmosphere, the Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty is the perfect antidote to winter blues. Registration is encouraged but free, so gather your friends and join us for a day of movement and celebration!
Organiser's Description
A MIDWINTER CELEBRATION & UNTIMED RUN-WALK-ROLL.
CHOOSE A GOAL: 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 PARK. DECORATIONS, ART, CRAFTS, MUSIC, COSTUMES, SIGNS, POSTERS, COWBELL-CLANGING, 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 46 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 75 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!
THE COURSE: A .66 MILE LOOP ON ASPHALT TRAIL AND CONCRETE SIDEWALK. 3 LOOPS = 2 MILES. THE TRAIL INCLUDES 1 HILL AND 2 FLAT SECTIONS. LOOP DIRECTION WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED AND WILL CHANGE EVERY HOUR.
EACH LOOP INCLUDES 49 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN. THIS MAKES THE COURSE CHALLENGING. 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 1,911 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.
*TO OFFSET PRETZEL COSTS, WE WILL ACCEPT 50-CENT CASH CONTRIBUTIONS AT THE EVENT - A MERE SUGGESTION, NOT A FEE. POCKET CHANGE FOR PRETZELS.
CHOOSE A GOAL: 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 PARK. DECORATIONS, ART, CRAFTS, MUSIC, COSTUMES, SIGNS, POSTERS, COWBELL-CLANGING, 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 46 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 75 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!
THE COURSE: A .66 MILE LOOP ON ASPHALT TRAIL AND CONCRETE SIDEWALK. 3 LOOPS = 2 MILES. THE TRAIL INCLUDES 1 HILL AND 2 FLAT SECTIONS. LOOP DIRECTION WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED AND WILL CHANGE EVERY HOUR.
EACH LOOP INCLUDES 49 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN. THIS MAKES THE COURSE CHALLENGING. 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 1,911 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.
*TO OFFSET PRETZEL COSTS, WE WILL ACCEPT 50-CENT CASH CONTRIBUTIONS AT THE EVENT - A MERE SUGGESTION, NOT A FEE. POCKET CHANGE FOR PRETZELS.
Races
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50 Minutes
Incl. Sticker, Swag. T-Shirts for Sale.
Sat 22nd February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
Free
You may complete your 50 minutes at any time during the event, 6a-6:30p. The 10a.m. "start time" is for the Group Send-Off. GROUP SEND-OFF - 10a.m. part parade, part pep-rally, join in and run, walk, roll, dance, or strut your way around the park. Decorations, art, crafts, music, costumes, signs, posters, cowbell-clanging, etc. strongly encouraged. When you reach your goal of 50 minutes of continuous movement, ring the big bell! Please check in at the registration table for your stickers, swag, and praise!. -
50 Kilometers
Incl. Sticker, Swag. T-Shirts for Sale.
Sat 22nd February 2025 (6:00AM EST)
Free
Begin at any time during the event with the goal to complete 50 Kilometers, any way you want to (run/walk/or roll). Ring the big bell when you reach your goal! Please check in at the registration table for your stickers, swag, and praise!. 50K finishers also receive a hand crafted trophy. The course is challenging. It is our goal to make it fun and supportive as well. Completing 50K here will be a noteworthy accomplishment for even the most experienced endurance athlete. Whether this is your first time or your 25th, you can do it! -
50 Miles
Incl. Sticker, Swag. T-Shirts for Sale.
Sat 22nd February 2025 (6:00AM EST)
Free
Begin at any time during the event with the goal to complete 50 Miles, any way you want to (run/walk/or roll). Ring the big bell when you reach your goal! Please check in at the registration table for your stickers, swag, and praise!. 50 mile finishers also receive a hand crafted trophy. The course is challenging. It is our goal to make it fun and supportive as well. Completing 50 miles here will be a noteworthy accomplishment for even the most experienced endurance athlete. PLEASE BEGIN AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. 50 miles is difficult and takes a long time. But you can do it!
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