St. Louis Ultrarunners Group (SLUGS)

St. Louis Ultrarunners Group (SLUGS) takes you off the pavement and onto the trails every week, with distances that push your endurance and a crew that runs every mile with you.

Quick take

SLUGS is built for runners who want more miles, more dirt, and a community that shows up for the long haul. Lace up for trail runs from 4 to 10+ miles each week across St. Louis area trails.

Best for

• Runners curious about ultra and endurance distances
• Trail runners looking for a consistent weekly group
• All skill levels, from first-time trail runners to seasoned ultra finishers
• Runners who want race opportunities from 20K all the way to 100 miles
• Anyone chasing a series competition or looking for race discounts

When and where

• Day: Saturdays
• Time: 8:00 AM
• Frequency: Weekly
• Location: Various trails around the St. Louis area

Details

• Terrain: Trail
• Distance: 4 to 10+ miles per run
• Pace: All paces welcome
• Membership required: Yes, membership is required to join runs
• Cost: $20 per year or $35 for two years
• Perks: Race discounts, member perks, and series competition
• Post-run social: No regular post-run social on record

Why runners like it

• Weekly trail runs give you a reliable training partner no matter where you are in your endurance journey
• Membership opens the door to race discounts and a series competition that keeps your training focused
• Your crew here runs distances most groups never attempt, and they bring everyone along for it

First visit

• Membership is required, so sign up before your first run
• Annual membership runs $20 per year or $35 for two years
• Check the membership page at stlouisultrarunnersgroup.com/membership to get registered
• Trails and meeting spots rotate, so confirm the location before you head out
• Wear trail shoes and come ready for 4 to 10+ miles on varied terrain

Good to know

SLUGS is active on Instagram, which is a solid place to track upcoming run locations and stay connected with the group between Saturdays.