The 24th edition of the Quivering Quads Trail Race will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2023. This year's event features a 9 Mile and Half Marathon distance. Both courses feature incredible Ozark-like bluff views through Cuivre River State Park.
Participants will receive a lightweight full zip hoodie and a custom finisher medal as well as post-race grilled cheese sandwiches, snacks, beer and other refreshments. Registration is limited to 375 participants. Please reference below for distance cutoff times before registering.
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| 2023 Shirt Concept (Final design subject to change) | 2023 Medal Design |
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
8 Mile Trail Run Closed
Online registration closed-
This event takes place on single-track trails with various terrain and footing types. In order to prevent trail congestion, runners are sent in waves based on their estimated current 10K race pace on roads. Course distance is subject to possible change at the discretion of the park or the race directors to provide a safe and enjoyable event. Note - We have a course cutoff time of 4 hours.
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$50.00Jan 3 – Jan 31
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$55.00Feb 1 – Feb 23
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$60.00Feb 24 – Mar 5
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Half Marathon Trail Run Closed
Online registration closed-
This event takes place on single-track trails with various terrain and footing types. In order to prevent trail congestion, runners are sent in waves based on their estimated current half marathon race pace on roads. Course distance is subject to possible change at the discretion of the park or the race directors to provide a safe and enjoyable event. Note - We have a course cutoff time of 4 hours.
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$60.00Jan 3 – Jan 31
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$65.00Feb 1 – Feb 23
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$70.00Feb 24 – Mar 5
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Location & Course
Cuivre River State Park is located in Troy, Missouri. Runners are sent onto the race course in waves of 30-35 that have been seeded according to their predicted pace for a road half marathon & 10K race.
This year’s course will include incredible bluff views. Along the course, runners can expect wide fireman roads, narrow single track trails, rolling hills, steep climbs (but not too many), and numerous creek crossings through the bottomland forest of Big Sugar Creek. Participants should also expect to experience your average Midwest rocks, roots, mud, along with some spectacular wildlife. The striking views along the course will remind you of the famous Missouri Ozarks. The course offers new challenges for every level while enjoying the amazing scenery.
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| 9 Mile Course Map | Half Marathon Course Map |
Dogs are not permitted on the course or in the race.
Packet Pickup Info
Your race packets and those of any friends and family can be picked up on...
- Saturday, March 4th | 10:00am - 5:00pm |Fleet Feet - St. Charles
- Sunday, March 5th | 8:15am-10:00am | Race Site
- If you are coming from out of town and cannot pick up your packet until race morning, please carefully read over the Race Instructions (coming soon) before race morning. Your swag and race number will be waiting for you at the race start.
Awards
Awards will be awarded to the top two male/female overall finishers and the top two male/female of each race distance in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Volunteer
Interested in volunteering at the Quivering Quads Trail Race? All volunteers will receive a full-zip hoodie. Have a group interested? Contact Chris (chris.burke@fleetfeetstlouis.com) for more information and details.
Event Policies & FAQs
- No-Risk Registration - We understand these are uncertain times. Our intention is to host an in-person event. However, should the health situation change and we are unable to host the event, all runners will be able to defer to 2024 or run the event virtually. If the event is canceled prior to February 21, 2023, participants will have the option to choose between a refund or a deferral.
- Will there be on-course Aid Stations? Yes, there will be on-course aid stations BUT with minimal supplies and support. We highly encourage and recommend participants carry all hydration and nutritional needs in their running pack.
- Will there be on-course support? Yes, we will have course marshals and traffic control on the course. Athletic Trainers will be available at the finish line.
- Are dogs allowed at the event or allowed to participate? We love dogs, but dogs are not allowed at this event or allowed to participate in the race.
- Inclement Weather Policy: The safety of our participants and volunteers is our highest priority. If severe weather is present and we must postpone or cancel, we will send a text and email alert, as well as post an update on our Facebook page and at the top of this page by 7:00 am the morning of the event at the latest.
- Refund Policy - No refunds will be given after February 18, 2023. Processing fees are non-refundable. Entries are not transferable to another event but can be transferred to another participant. Transferring registration is allowed through February 27th, 2023. A $3 processing fee will be applied to all refunds and transfers.
- What if I have a positive COVID-19 test or show symptoms of COVID-19? If you have a positive COVID-19 test or are showing symptoms (click here for a full list of symptoms) we ask that you do not attend the event. Participants who fall into this category, and have a positive COVID test will be offered the following options; defer to the 2024 event, or participate virtually after their quarantine period.
- COVID-19 Status: Our intention is to be able to hold this event in person. We are working on plans to take all necessary precautions to make this a safe event during the COVID-19 situation based on the latest/greatest guidelines as the event approaches. As we finalize those plans and precautions and have them in place, we will include them in race communications closer to the race date. Participant safety is our number one concern, so if it is deemed unsafe to have an in-person event, the race will be switched to an all-virtual event. Should we have to hold the event virtually, we will automatically switch all participants to the virtual event and send details on how to obtain your race swag and submit your virtual times. If you do not want to participate in the virtual event, you can defer your entry to our 2024 event. We will contact all participants in the event that it goes virtual with further instructions.
QUESTIONS? | Contact JR (jr.baker@fleetfeetstlouis.com)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jake Goldsborough, Fleet Feet St. Louis
