The SKIPPO Trail Race
- Date
- October 31 – November 1, 2026
- Distance
- 10k · Half-Marathon · 30k & more
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, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ballwin, MO
Population
30,835
as of 2023
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.
145
Days to train
- Race
- The SKIPPO Trail Race
- Date
- October 31 – November 1, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The SKIPPO Trail Race?
- The SKIPPO Trail Race is a running race held in Ballwin, Missouri on October 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The SKIPPO Trail Race?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Ballwin, Missouri at Castlewood State Park, Ballwin, MO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The SKIPPO Trail Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The SKIPPO Trail Race
Oct 31, 2026