Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 6:00AM CST
- Location Saint Louis, Missouri
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty on Saturday, February 28, 2026, for an unforgettable midwinter celebration! This unique event features a variety of distance challenges: participants can choose to run, walk, roll, or dance their way through 50 minutes, 50 kilometers, or 50 miles on a fun and supportive course. Starting at 10:00 AM for the 50-minute challenge, participants are encouraged to bring decorations, music, and costumes to enhance the festive atmosphere. For those seeking an ultramarathon experience, the 50-kilometer and 50-mile events will take place from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with participants completing multiple loops on the scenic .5-mile asphalt course.
This event is not just about personal achievement; it's also a chance to foster community spirit and support a good cause! A 50-cent cash donation is encouraged, benefitting the St. Louis Area Foodbank. With amenities including Gatorade, water, nutrition support, and restroom facilities, the Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty promises a day full of positivity, art, music, and fellowship, perfect for shaking off those winter blues. Don’t miss out on this exciting
This event is not just about personal achievement; it's also a chance to foster community spirit and support a good cause! A 50-cent cash donation is encouraged, benefitting the St. Louis Area Foodbank. With amenities including Gatorade, water, nutrition support, and restroom facilities, the Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty promises a day full of positivity, art, music, and fellowship, perfect for shaking off those winter blues. Don’t miss out on this exciting
Organiser's Description
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.
~ 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.
Races
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50 Minutes
Incl. Sticker, Swag.
Sat 28th February 2026 (10:00AM CST)
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, musical instruments, 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 28th February 2026 (6:00AM CST)
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 28th February 2026 (6:00AM CST)
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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Shrewsbury Aquatic Center, 7407 Sutherland Avenue, Saint Louis, 63119, MO, United States
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