The Equalizer Run and Recover-Fest
Marthasville, Missouri, United States
Oct, 2027 (TBD)
8k/5mi, Half-marathon
Race Information
Equal parts Fun, Run and Recovery, The EQUALIZER Equalizes! 🟰
Pick your distance, 5 laps or 13.1 laps and Race/Run/Walk the scenic flat and fun 1 Mile marked loop around the Campground, on the Katy and through downtown Marthasville. Finisher medal included! 😍 OR hang with the Sauna Gang and get an instructor led 30-60 minute body weight workout in. Whatever you choose, the recovery sessions are included!
They have the Music and Announcers and Aid Stations to keep you Rockin'.. After: Stay around for the post race Recovery sessions and hang out with your new friends. They will have the Sauna Van 🥵 and Cold plunge going 🥶 and Instructor lead Surrender Yoga for that good post race or post workout stretch🧘
Feel free to stay and camp! 🏕️ The camping is primitive, but free. Showers are available and free as well. Enjoy the wellness speakers, Workout Leaders, Food, Community and Band later in the evening at the Start/Finish Pavillion.
The next morning participate in a shakeout Coffee Walk to the KT Caboose. Followed by a Sunrise Yoga session in the park.🧘 Then grab your gravel bike and ride part of the Equalizer State Championship Race Course with one of our bike leads on a no drop fun shakeout ride. Check out the timeline of events and get ready for a great weekend!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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