3 Legged Monster Race

Event Overview

The 3 Legged Monster Race is a trail running, mountain biking and paddling relay race for teams of two set within the Mark Twain National Forest. The race consists of three legs: running, mountain biking and paddling.

RUNNING: The trail running legs takes participants on a stretch of the Ozark Trail to Bass’ River Resort through the rolling hardwood forests of the Huzzah Conservation Area and the Mark Twain National Forest. This portion of the race course boasts bluff overlooks, big mossy rocks, seasonal waterfalls and beautiful forests.

MOUNTAIN BIKING: While their partners are running through the scenic pine groves of the northern Ozark Trail, the mountain bikers will ride a stretch of trail, designated as an IMBA "epic" ride. They will traverse scenic Ozark countryside, winding through timbered stands of oak, pine and bottomland hardwood, climbing switchback fashion from low bottoms to high cherty ridges. This ride is considered a "must" in the mountain biking community.

PADDLING: After both teammates have arrived they will paddle along the crystal clear, spring-fed Courtois and Huzzah Creeks before merging onto the Meramec River and arriving at the official finish line on the eastern gravel bar just before the bridge.

SHORT COURSE

• Run: 7 miles
• MTB: 11 miles
• Paddle: 12 miles

LONG COURSE

• Run: 13 miles
• MTB: 30 miles
• Paddle: 12 miles

All proceeds will go to the Ozark Trail Association, a 501c(3) organization, whose mission is to develop, maintain, preserve, promote, and protect the rugged, natural beauty of the Ozark Trail.

Logistics to consider

• There is limited cell service in this region. On-course communications will be spotty at best.
• No Refunds of registration fees. An alternative date may be looked at should extreme weather or other underlying circumstances cause the event to be postponed.
• Bikers will need to drop their runner at Ozark Outdoors and allow 30 minutes to get to their bike start at Bass' Resort.
• Paddles will be provided by Bass’ River Resort, please do not bring your own.
• The waterways WILL BE FULL OF PEOPLE and will reduce your ability to “race”, be respectful and have fun with it!
• Post race festivities are at Ozark Outdoors!
• Participants will need to contact Ozark Outdoors or Bass' River Resort directly for camping reservations if needed (not included in race fee).

Base Location

This event will have two start lines. Runners will start at Ozark Outdoors Riverfront Resort near Leasburg, MO - ozarkoutdoorsresort.com. Mountain bikers will start at Bass' River Resort near Steelville, MO - bassresort.com.