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Name: Get Your Butt Kicked @ Route 66
Start: 2025-07-19
End: 2025-07-20
Location: Eureka

Eureka, United States • 19-20 Jul 2025

Get Your Butt Kicked @ Route 66 is an exciting running event organized by the St. Louis Ultrarunners Group. Set in the scenic Route 66 State Park, the race features a measured 2.425-mile loop course that winds through the park's wooded areas. Participants can expect a mix of surfaces, including thin pavement, chip seal, and fine gravel, making it a unique challenge for runners of all levels. This event is part of SLUGs' commitment to fostering a community atmosphere for both new and seasoned ultrarunners, promoting the sport in the central Midwest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Missouri Eureka

Race information

Website

2.425 Mile Loop

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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