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The SKIPPO Trail Race 2026
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, October 31 to November 1, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Ballwin, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $49 · goes up to $54 on Oct 27, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 | ||||
| 10k | 10K | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $49$54 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
| Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 | ||||
| 10k - Half Marathon Challenge | Half Marathon | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $98 | – |
| 30k | Other | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $69$74 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
| 40k Challenge - 10k and 30k | 10K | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $108 | – |
| Half-Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $59$64 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $54 on Oct 27, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10k: $49 until Oct 27, then $54 until Oct 31, then $59 until Oct 31.
- 10k - Half Marathon Challenge: $98 until Nov 2.
- 30k: $69 until Oct 27, then $74 until Nov 1, then $79 until Nov 2.
- 40k Challenge - 10k and 30k: $108 until Nov 2.
Online registration closes Nov 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $98, entry is about 51 percent above a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:26 AM, and the 10k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 550 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Castlewood State Park, Ballwin, MO 63021
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 77°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of The SKIPPO Trail Race cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Castlewood State Park, Ballwin, MO 63021Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 550 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Tech T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 10K, Half Marathon, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Nov 12, 2022), 2021 (Nov 13, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is The SKIPPO Trail Race?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, October 31 to November 1, 2026: 10K on Saturday; Half Marathon, Other, 10K on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $49 before processing fees, and rises to $54 on Oct 27, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $98, entry is about 51 percent above a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, 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?
- 10K, Half Marathon, Other.
- Where does it start?
- Castlewood State Park, Ballwin, MO 63021.
From the organizers
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.