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Get Your Butt Kicked @ Route 66

Eureka, United States • 19 Jul 2025

Get Your Butt Kicked @ Route 66 is a mid-summer timed ultrarunning event held at Route 66 State Park near Eureka, Missouri. The race offers 3- and 6-hour options on a flat, fast 2.425-mile loop through shaded woodlands along the Meramec River. Runners complete as many loops as possible within their time limit, switching to a short 0.333-mile loop near the end.

The course features a mix of pavement, chip-n-seal, and gravel surfaces. Participants must bring their own hydration and lighting, as the race continues into darkness. The event emphasizes a low-key atmosphere, environmental responsibility with a cupless format, and community support through the Saint Louis Ultrarunners Group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Missouri Eureka

Race information

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2.425-Mile Loop
0.333-Mile Short Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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