Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty
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Overview
The Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Wehner Park, 5200 Lenox Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63119. It is described as a midwinter celebration and an untimed run-walk-roll. Registration is free and encouraged, and anyone may join at any time. Participants are invited to ring a large bell when they reach their chosen goal. Organizers will accept optional 50-cent cash contributions at the event to offset pretzel costs.
Events and course
Distances available:
- 50 minutes
- 50 kilometers
- 50 miles
The 50 minutes event begins with a group send-off and emphasizes continuous movement for 50 minutes; decorations, art, music, costumes, signs, and cowbells are encouraged. The 50 kilometers requires completing 46 laps of the loop; the 50 miles requires 75 laps. Check-in is offered so organizers can personalize trophies for the ultramarathon distances.
The course is a 0.66 mile loop on asphalt trail and concrete sidewalk. Three loops equal 2 miles. The loop includes one hill and two flat sections and gains 49 feet of elevation per loop. Organizers will provide Gatorade, water, nutrition, a few electrical outlets, restrooms, and thumb-click lap counters; participants use their own devices for digital data and results are recorded on the honor system. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.