Join Us for a 17.2-Mile Group Training Run – Featuring Easley Hill!
We're hosting a 17.2-mile group training run covering part of the Heart of America Marathon course—including a climb up our favorite challenge: Easley Hill!
Everyone is welcome, whether or not you're training for the HOA Marathon or Relay.
Want More or Less Mileage?
Add more: Extend your run with extra miles at the end or do an out-and-back at Pierpont (towards Bonne Femme Church Rd) before finishing.
Want less? You’re always welcome to modify your route to suit your training needs.
Start Location:
Meeting Point: Devil's Ice Box parking lot, Rock Bridge State Park
GPS Coordinates: 38.870892, -92.326634
We'll complete a loop (including part of the old course) and return to Devil’s Ice Box—where you can cool off in the nearby natural rock tunnel!
Water Stations:
Look for coolers at the following spots (bottled water will be provided):
~3.1 mi: Route K & S Hill Creek Rd
~6.6 mi: Near Smith Hatchery and Dothage
~10.5 mi: Bottom of Easley Hill
~13.5 mi: Left side of the road in a grassy driveway
You’re welcome to carry your own fluids if you prefer.
Navigation:
The course will not be marked, so please bring:
A smartphone with the route, or
Printed directions
Running with a buddy is also a great option to stay on track.
Route Map & GPX Download:
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2572205905
(Note: This route now starts at Devil’s Ice Box.)
Course Instructions for Training Run (these are actual course instructions for the marathon with modifications for the training run):
Start at Devils Ice Box, Rock Bridge State Park
Left on Rt-K
Follow Providence Rd/Rte K to Old Plank
Left on Old Plank Rd S.
Old Plank to Smith Hatchery Rd.
Smith Hatchery Rd. past Cooper’s Landing
Route connects to Katy Trail just past Cooper’s Landing. Get on trail – not River Rd.
Katy Trail until intersects with River Rd. Stay left. DO NOT CROSS ROAD AND CONTINUE ON TRAIL.
Left on Missouri Rte N (Easley Hill) – Turn left. Go up. And Up. And Up!
Follow Rte N to Pierpont
At Pierpont, Left on 163 (cutting through to complete loop back to Rock Bridge State Park)
Don't forget to sign up for the marathon, team relay or to volunteer:
http://heartofamericamarathon.com
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