The Dusty Pig Half Marathon

The Dusty Pig Half Marathon

The Dusty Pig is a timed long-distance running event held in Saint Charles, Missouri. The course, known as the "Pork Chop Loop," consists of 13.1 miles through the Missouri Research Park and surrounding natural areas. The route utilizes a variety of surfaces, including wide city streets, paved trails, double-track packed gravel, and smooth asphalt.

The course begins at Missouri Research Park and includes a section with a 100-foot elevation drop over the first 1.5 miles. Runners then traverse a flat 4-mile stretch of the Katy Trail along the Missouri River. The middle section follows the Hamburg Trail, a 4-mile gravel path that gradually gains elevation under a tree canopy. The final 3 miles take place on the Busch Greenway, which features rolling hills and views of lakes and prairie grass.

• 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)

The event includes five aid stations located approximately at miles 2, 5.75, 7.8, 10, and 11.5, offering water and electrolyte drinks. Participants receive a race shirt and a custom finisher medal. Post-race refreshments are provided at the finish line, including a dedicated station with beer and bacon.

Awards are presented based on chip time to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three in various age categories ranging from 19 and under to 70 and over. A course cutoff time is enforced at 12:00 PM. Dogs are not permitted to participate in the race or to be present on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.