Stanky Creek Trail Race 50k/25k

Stanky Creek Trail Race

This 50k/25k event is continuation of the Fortitude Trail Race event put on last year. Due to reasons out of my control the race event had to be rebranded. I have decided to bring this gem of a race back for a new vision. It's still going to pack a punch on the trails with potentially grueling heat that our mid-south summer weather brings, but you will have a new focus on this race. For you that do not know, September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. This is especially important to me, since my daughter Olivia was diagnosed with ALL leukemia in July 2018. Since that time I have tried to figure out ways to help St. Jude in anyway I can. So I came up with Stanky Creek trail race. This race will be a non-profit race, and all funds will be donated to St. Jude. I am an active St. Jude Hero and know what its like to be a patient family now. So I know these trails well at Nesbit Park and have always enjoyed every minute I have spent on the course. I also know what it takes to make it through the weather. So as the name of the race was inspired by the fortitude of each and every patient in St. Jude, I now have challenged each of you to find the fortitude inside yourself to challenge yourself with this race to help a great cause and also work toward conquering your own inner fortitude. Good Luck and see you in September.

Medals

Yes there definitely will be some medals. I know we all love to have something to show our efforts. I have designed a medal that will be something you will love to showcase!!

Covid 19 protocol

There will be a waiver to sign as long as the protocols are all in place, but after this past year's event, we had no issues with the needed steps to put on a fun and safe race for all those involved.

Get your swag on

Shirts will be a Unisex style and we will continue with the new tradition of tank tops for the women, since they seemed to be a great success last year. Bella Canvas is the brand of the shirts so please make sure you are familiar with the sizing because there wont be any extras. St. Jude will also continue to help provide their swag as well to the race.

Packet Pickup

This event packet pickup will be announced at a later date. After the issues with this past year and Covid I am going to work on a location that is not going to create an issue. thank you!

Refund Policy

Unfortunately since this is a non-profit event and all proceeds will be going straight to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital we will not be offering any refunds for this event. If you are unable to attend the event please notify as early as possible so that we can fill any vacancies. Thank you!

Sponsors

901PT-Tier 1 Sponsor for 2021
Squirrel Nut Butter

Course Layout

The course has been mapped out. This year the course will be run clockwise on the Blue and outer and inner white loop portion of the course. This measures out to be 8 miles each loop with approx. 500ft of elevation gain per loop. Terrain is gorgeous. Your going to be crossing over several short boardwalks and bridges and there are a couple of creek crossings. This course offers a little bit of everything. You will enjoy it. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/stanky-creek-trail--115*** there has been a last minute change. Enjoy everyone!