Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty
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Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty
The Shrewsbury Thrifty Fifty is a midwinter, untimed run-walk-roll event held at Shrewsbury Aquatic Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. It offers three distance formats and a festival atmosphere that includes a group send-off with music, costumes, signs, and other decorations. Participants mark completion by ringing a large bell.
Distances:
- 50 minutes of continuous movement
- 50 kilometers on a 0.5 mile loop
- 50 miles on a 0.5 mile loop
The course is a 0.5 mile asphalt loop; two loops equal one mile. Each loop has about 20 feet of elevation gain, and loop direction is planned to change hourly. Organizers describe the loop as manageable for many wheelchair and stroller participants despite the slight incline and decline, but note the cumulative elevation makes higher mileage more demanding.
Event amenities include Gatorade, water, basic nutrition, electrical outlets, restrooms, and thumb-click lap counters. Participants rely on their own electronic devices for digital tracking and results are recorded on the honor system. Registration is free, open to anyone, and voluntary cash donations (50 cent increments) are collected for the St. Louis Area Foodbank. Finishers of the 50K and 50M distances receive a handcrafted trophy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
