Castlewood Cup 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Foristell, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $59 · goes up to $64 on Dec 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a hoodie or sweatshirt and a pint glass or mug
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km Trail Race | 15K | Jan 30, 202710:00 AM | $59$64 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 15K fee goes up to $64 on Dec 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $59 until Dec 1, then $64 until Dec 23, then $69 until Jan 30.
Online registration closes Jan 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $59, entry is about 64 percent above a typical 15K in Missouri, which costs $36 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the 15 km Trail Race starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 730 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Indian Camp Creek Park, Foristell, MO 63348
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (ChronoTrack Live) for Castlewood Cup. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Castlewood Cup?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 1:15:32 or better, the top quarter in 1:28:15, and half the field in 1:37:49; the last tenth came in after 2:12:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:23:28 |
| 20-29 | 2:10:49 | 1:20:33 |
| 30-39 | 1:32:39 | 1:14:59 |
| 40-49 | 1:23:59 | 1:06:30 |
| 50-59 | 1:51:04 | 1:23:22 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:37:43 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
Faster than most US trail 15Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 15K field finished under 1:28:15, against 1:33:54 in a typical US trail 15K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 30 the day usually runs from 1°F at dawn to 14°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 0% of days. Cold snaps dip to -9°F and hot years reach 23°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Indian Camp Creek Park, Foristell, MO 63348Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 730 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results
- Included with entry
- Classic Castlewood Cup Hooded Sweatshirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 15K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 30, 2027), 2026 (Feb 21, 2026), 2025 (Feb 8, 2025), 2024 (Feb 3, 2024), 2023 (Feb 4, 2023), 2022 (Feb 19, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Castlewood Cup?
- Saturday, January 30, 2027, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $59 before processing fees, and rises to $64 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $59, entry is about 64 percent above a typical 15K in Missouri, which costs $36 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hoodie or sweatshirt and a pint glass or mug, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 15K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 194 runners finished the 15 km Trail Race; the median finish was 1:37:49 and the winner ran 57:03.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 15K field finished under 1:28:15, against 1:33:54 in a typical US trail 15K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Indian Camp Creek Park, Foristell, MO 63348.
From the organizers
The 2027 Castlewood Cup is on for January 30, 2027! Join at Indian Camp Creek Park for one of the most fun trail routes in the area. Escape from winter training monotony and get back into the woods!