• Ultramarathon
  • 85 km
  • Steelville
  • Event weekend starts
  • Past event

Berryman Trail Races (50 Mile & Marathon) Ultramarathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Berryman Trail Races (50 Mile & Marathon) Ultramarathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:53/km

14:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
61/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
35 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Berryman Trail Races (50 Mile & Marathon) Ultramarathon has known course details for its ultramarathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
85 km
Terrain
Trail
Scenery
Countryside, Forest, Historic, Riverside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Berryman Trail Races (50 Mile & Marathon) Ultramarathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Berryman Trail Races (50 Mile & Marathon) Ultramarathon?

The course listing puts the climb at 1,524 m.

Where does the Berryman Trail Races (50 Mile & Marathon) Ultramarathon route go?

The Berryman Trail Races (50 Mile & Marathon) Ultramarathon route starts at Berryman Campground, Mark Twain National Forest, between Steelville and Potosi, Missouri (Berryman, MO 63664) and finishes at Berryman Campground, Mark Twain National Forest, between Steelville and Potosi, Missouri. Underfoot, expect single-track trail with plenty of rocks and roots. It passes Berryman Trail, Mark Twain National Forest, Brazil Creek and Ozark Trail. Run on the ~26.4-mile Berryman single-track loop, designated a National Recreation Trail in 1980.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Forest
  • Historic
  • Riverside

Atmosphere

  • Wilderness
  • Community

Terrain

  • Trail
Source-stated ascent
1,524 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
6:33:27 (Eric Grossmann)
Women's course record
7:38:36 (Kim Morton)
Field size
Hard cap of 200 participants total across both distances

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
6:00 AM start; cut-off 8:00 PM; 14-hour time limit (15:51 min/mile pace)
Qualification status
No qualifier required; 50+ mile ultra run as two ~26.4 Mile loops.

Access and course status

Start
Berryman Campground, Mark Twain National Forest, between Steelville and Potosi, Missouri (Berryman, MO 63664)
Finish
Berryman Campground, Mark Twain National Forest, between Steelville and Potosi, Missouri

Course facts

Course type
Laps
Surface
Single Track trail with plenty of rocks and roots
Landmarks
Berryman Trail, Mark Twain National Forest, Brazil Creek, Ozark Trail
Notable features
  • SLUG members receive a $10 discount on race registration
  • Run on the ~26.4-mile Berryman single-track loop, designated a National Recreation Trail in 1980
  • the course shares roughly 12 miles with the Ozark Trail and includes at least two water crossings, with the Brazil Creek crossing typically shin-deep
  • Aid stations spaced 4-6.5 miles apart, with an additional water-only station midway through the longest section between aid

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 18°CTypical temperature
  • 16 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 61Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.