Ultra Sweaty Santa 6-Hour Run/Walk/Bike

Venue

The Elbow Inn

21050 Teardrop Road

Devils Elbow, mo 65457

Event Organizer

Melissa Sharp

(573) 433-6684

thejoyfilledrunner@gmail.com

Date: July 18, 2026

Time: 06:00 am- 12:00 pm

Location: The Elbow Inn 21050 Teardrop Road, Devils Elbow 65457

We all know that when the temperature goes up, the opportunities to gather for a race go down. So you are invited, all our friends, and our soon-to-be friends, to get together and celebrate Christmas in July with a 6-hour endurance race!! But don’t worry, you can come for 30 minutes, 3-hours or stay for the entirety because this race is absolutely Free!!

We are, however, accepting donations to benefit Operation Christmas Child. You can donate a few dollars or pack your own shoe box and bring to the race. Details at: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/.

 On this shaded 6 mile crushed gravel loop (we will also have a 3-mile loop option) that runs alongside the Big Piney River just off Old Route 66 , there will be one fully stocked aid station and one with water only so be sure to bring a portable hydration device. Plan to stay afterwards and cool off in the water at a private beach behind the Elbow Inn! Prizes for the best costume and for the overall male and female finishers (w/ the most miles). Prizes given to the Queen and King of “The Hill”, aka the gargantuan hill at the turnaround - the person traversing it the most times gains our respect and a special surprise. So make plans to join us!!

For more info send us an email at thejoyfilledrunner@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hfpcmo.