• Ultramarathon
  • 50 km
  • Eureka
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Chubb Trail Races (Double Chubb) - Eureka Ultramarathon

This race edition

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

Entry options

2027 edition

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

Decision summary

Chubb Trail Races (Double Chubb) - Eureka Ultramarathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
10:48/km

9:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
82/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
40 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Chubb Trail Races (Double Chubb) - Eureka Ultramarathon has known course details for its ultramarathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
50 km
Terrain
Trail, Mixed, Road, Gravel
Scenery
Parkland, Riverside, Forest, Countryside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Chubb Trail Races (Double Chubb) - Eureka 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 Chubb Trail Races (Double Chubb) - Eureka Ultramarathon?

The Chubb Trail Races (Double Chubb) - Eureka Ultramarathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 1,006 m.

Where does the Chubb Trail Races (Double Chubb) - Eureka Ultramarathon route go?

The Chubb Trail Races (Double Chubb) - Eureka Ultramarathon route starts at West Tyson County Park, 131 N. Outer Rd East, Eureka, Missouri 63025 (parking along Lewis Road) and finishes at West Tyson County Park, Eureka, Missouri. Underfoot, expect 80% single track, 14% gravel, 6% asphalt. It passes Meramec River, Chubb Trail and two railroad crossings. Course varies from a gravel service road, to a mostly dirt trail along the Meramec River, to a mile-long series of climbs, to a rolling trail winding through the hills above the Meramec River.

Race character

Scenery

  • Parkland
  • Riverside
  • Forest
  • Countryside

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Competitive
  • Wilderness

Terrain

  • Trail
  • Mixed
  • Road
  • Gravel
Elevation character
Hilly
Technicality
Moderate
Source-stated ascent
1,006 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
3:37:15 (Ben Creehan)
Women's course record
4:34:11 (Christine Crawford)
Field size
Distances offered: 50K, 25K, 25K Ruck (carry a 20+ lb pack), and 8 mile

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
Approximately 9-hour overall cutoff for all races; 50K runners must complete the first loop by about the 4-hour mark
Qualification status
None (open ultra; no qualifier required)

Race day logistics

Medal
All finishers receive a medal

Access and course status

Start
West Tyson County Park, 131 N. Outer Rd East, Eureka, Missouri 63025 (parking along Lewis Road)
Finish
West Tyson County Park, Eureka, Missouri

Course facts

Course type
Out And Back
Surface
80% single track, 14% gravel, 6% asphalt
Landmarks
Meramec River, Chubb Trail, two railroad crossings
Notable features
  • Final finishers in each distance receive a custom Sluggiest Slug award
  • SLUG members get a $10 registration discount
  • post-race burgers, veggie burgers and beer
  • Course varies from a gravel service road, to a mostly dirt trail along the Meramec River, to a mile-long series of climbs, to a rolling trail winding through the hills above the Meramec River
  • No stream crossings
  • a high-water alternate route is used if the Meramec River is flooded
  • Two railroad crossings on course where extreme caution is required as trains pass through at high speed
  • Runners may encounter deer, turkey and other wildlife on the trail
  • Cup-free event
  • runners bring their own bottle or hydration pack to refill at aid stations
  • The 50K is two out-and-backs on the Chubb Trail (a double of the 25K Chubb course), hence the name Double Chubb

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 10°CTypical temperature
  • 19 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 82Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.