Eastern Missouri Ultra Series
The Eastern Missouri Ultra Series (EMUS) is a point-based competition among SLUG members. The EMUS begins in March with the Howard Aslinger 12 & 24-hour Endurance Runs and concludes with the Minnie Ha Ha 6 & 12-hour race in October. You must be a current SLUG member to accrue points in the EMUS.
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EMUS races:
March - Aslinger 12 & 24 hour
April - Double Chubb 50k/25k/8 Mile Trail Race
May - Berryman 50 mile and Marathon Trail Race
July - Get Your Butt Kicked 6 hour
October - Minnie Ha Ha 6 & 12 hour
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Runners need to complete a minimum of 3 races or accumulate 100 or more points to be eligible for an award.
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2024 EMUS Scoring:
1 point for each mile you complete in a race
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Must be a race finisher to accrue points (partial distance from DNF for registered distance at Chubb or Berryman does not count towards EMUS)
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In addition, you can also earn the following additional points for each race:
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50 points for 1st place overall (male and female)
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40 points for 2nd place overall (male and female)
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30 points for 3rd place overall (male and female)
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20 points for 4th place overall (male and female)
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10 points for 5th place overall (male and female)
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10 point bonus for 1st place overall in age group
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Winners are recognized at our annual holiday party, and plaques are awarded to the top three men and women overall.
2023 Overall EMUS Champions
Female
1st: Carrie Weatherholt
2nd: Elisha Stout
3rd: Candace Bennett
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Male
1st: Matthew Hertell
2nd: Josh Heisserer
3rd: Andrew Losch