Berryman 50 Mile & Marathon Trail Races
Potosi, MO
- 50 Miler, Marathon
- Trail (Unpaved)
- Official race website
The Berryman Trail is an approximately 26-mile single-track loop through the Mark Twain National Forest. Run two loops for the 50-Mile race, one loop for the Marathon. The total elevation gain/loss is 2500 ft/2500 ft per loop. Plenty of rocks and roots, and at least two opportunities to get your … MORE
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Tough Trail Race
I'm new to trail marathons (second overall) as I normally run road marathons, but this one was tough! My Garmin showed that the distance was 29 miles and 2700' elevation … MORE
I’m new to trail marathons (second overall) as I normally run road marathons, but this one was tough! My Garmin showed that the distance was 29 miles and 2700′ elevation gain. So if you want a challenge, this one would be a good one!
There were 4 manned aid stations and two unmanned, and only one restroom at a camping spot at around mile 16.
As for swag, no shirt, but a hat instead, which was a nice change, and the metal was pretty nice.