IRON HEART ULTRA

Iron Heart Ultra Race
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2027
Location: Massey Hill Shelter, Maramec Spring Park
Address: 21880 Maramec Spring Drive, St. James, MO 65559

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Heart — the Iron Heart
Spend Valentine’s Day pushing your limits at one of Missouri’s most scenic trail venues. The Iron Heart Ultra Race delivers endurance, challenge, and camaraderie in the heart of the Ozarks. Whether this is your first trail race or your next ultra buckle, there’s a distance made for you.

We are committed to making the Galloping Gobbler welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for athletes of all abilities. Our goal is to provide a safe, enjoyable, and competitive experience while maintaining the integrity of the event for every participant.

We encourage individuals with disabilities to participate and will make reasonable accommodations whenever possible. Participants requiring accommodations are encouraged to contact the Race Director at least 30 days prior to race day whenever possible.

Visually Impaired
Ambulatory Adaptive

This division is for athletes who wish to participate but are not competing for overall awards. It includes athletes using walkers or other mobility devices, athletes with neurological or developmental disabilities, and athletes requiring a personal guide or assistance.

Our goal is simple. Everyone deserves the opportunity to cross the finish line. We strive to create an event where every participant, regardless of ability, feels welcomed, respected, and celebrated.

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Race Distances
Choose the challenge that fits your heart (and your legs):
100 Mile • 100K • 50 Mile • 50K • 10K • 5K
From short trail efforts to full-distance ultras, everyone belongs at Iron Heart.
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Start Times & Cutoffs
• 50K, 50M, 100K, 100M: 7:00 a.m. — Saturday, February 13th.
• Non-Competetitive 100M: 02:00 a.m. — Friday February 12th Early Start (100 Mile only): 36-hour cutoff
• 5K, 10K, distances: 9:30 a.m. - Saturday February 13th
Note: Non-Dompetetive athletes are not eligible for overall male or female awards.
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Packet Pickup & Pre-Race Meal
Friday, February 12th at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Massey Hill Shelter
Pasta Dinner Included (RSVP required)

Packet Pickup ALSO on Saturday Morning February 13th 1hr before your race. 

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Course Details
Runners will experience two beautiful and historic trails within Maramec Spring Park:
• Leatherbritches Trail (1.8 miles):
Winds through pine and oak/hickory forest with views of the historic Maramec Iron Works mine pit.
• BallHooter Trail (3.2 miles):
A moderately challenging loop with ~246 feet of elevation gain, blending runnable terrain with technical sections.
Aid Station:
Located at the BallHooter / Leatherbritches changeover with:
• Water & electrolyte drink
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Pacers
• 100 Mile: Pacers allowed after mile 50
• 100K: Pacers allowed starting at mile 50 
• Pacers must check in and wear a pacer bib
• No pacers allowed for any other distance — Adaptive Divisions are the exception
Pacers are not authorized for awards or prizes. 
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Awards & Finisher Swag
Finisher Medal
• Overall Male & Female Awards for all distances
• Custom Iron Heart Belt Buckles for Finishers who complete the following distances:
o 100 Mile 
o 100K
o 50 Mile
o 50K
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Event Logistics
• Camping: Allowed in the parking lot and grassy areas around the shelter (no hookups).  (looking to stay at the park with the family there are full hookups and rustic camp sites just contact the main office at (573) 265-7124. 
• Spectators: Welcome at the main aid station to cheer runners on
• Pets: Well-behaved pets are always welcome
• Dropouts: Please notify a race official immediately if you must withdraw
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Whether you’re chasing your first buckle, testing your limits, or running simply for the love of the trail, Iron Heart Ultra is the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day—surrounded by challenge, beauty, and heart.
Every Second Counts.
more info: https://ironheart.itsyourrace.com/ Questions: info@split-secondtiming.com