The SKIPPO Trail Race
The SKIPPO Trail Race is a trail running and running race on October 31 – November 1, 2026 in Ballwin, MO, with entry fees from $49 to $108.
- Date
- October 31 – November 1, 2026 (100 days to go)
- Price
- $49–$108
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
The Skippo began in 2009 as a 20k trail race in beautiful Castlewood State Park that featured two 10k loops on a fairly flat course except, of course, for the famous stairs! In 2011, we wanted to involve as many runners as possible so we added two more options, a 10k and a 30k. The Skippo then evolved into a two-day format in order to accommodate growth and popularity. In 2019 the 20k was changed to a Half-Marathon, and thus the modern day SKIPPO was born.
Consider entering the team competition for the Skippo Saturday 10k! Sign up, convince a few friends to join you and come see if you are St. Louis' fastest trail team. Up to Five people may join the same team, and the three fastest members of your team will have their times combined to determine the winner.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Charles 7 Ssw, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ballwin, MO
Population
30,835
as of 2023
City Elevation
640 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The SKIPPO Trail Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
100
Days to train
- Race
- The SKIPPO Trail Race
- Date
- October 31 – November 1, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Trail Running races near Ballwin, MO
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26 miles away
The Next Loop Endurance Series | Cliff Cave Park
50K · From $100 · 806 Cliff Cave Rd
15 miles away
Corps of Discovery Trail Races
8K / 5 Mile · Half Marathon · From $55 · Lewis and Clark Trailhead
12 miles away
DeClue Loops Trail Race
8 Mile · Marathon · 50K · From $60 · Greensfelder Park
13 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Ballwin than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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The SKIPPO Trail Race
Oct 31, 2026