The Skippo Trail Race 30K route map
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The Skippo Trail Race 30K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Modelled energy-cost change 3.1% versus flat · net elevation 0 m
Decision summary
The Skippo Trail Race 30K at a glance
- Route ascent
- 454 m
- Cut-off average pace
- 10:00/km
- Typical conditions
- 80/100
- Evidence depth
- 26 verified facts
Lower than 57% of comparable mapped races
5:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the The Skippo Trail Race 30K?
The The Skippo Trail Race 30K route has 454 m of ascent, 453 m of descent and an estimated 3.1% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the The Skippo Trail Race 30K route go?
The The Skippo Trail Race 30K route starts at Special Events Area at the end of Kiefer Creek Road, Castlewood State Park, 1401 Kiefer Creek Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021 and finishes at Special Events Area, Castlewood State Park. Underfoot, expect trail. It passes Castlewood State Park, Meramec River and the famous Skippo stairs. Part of the Big River Trail Series points competition.
What should runners know on race day for the The Skippo Trail Race 30K?
Packet pickup Thursday Oct 29, 2026 (noon-6pm) at Big River Running Company, Town & Country, or race-day morning at the start.
Race character
Scenery
- Parkland
- Forest
- Historic
- Riverside
- Coastal
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
Terrain
- Trail
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Event reaches capacity very quickly because Castlewood State Park limits the number of athletes permitted per day.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 1:00 PM course cutoff; 30K runners must start their final loop by 11:30 AM.
Race day logistics
- Bag drop
- Packet pickup Thursday Oct 29, 2026 (noon-6pm) at Big River Running Company, Town & Country, or race-day morning at the start.
- Medal
- Half Marathon and 30K finishers receive a custom medal.
- Finisher tee
- All entrants receive a custom Skippo long-sleeve tech shirt; finishers receive the coveted Skippo Mug.
Access and course status
- Start
- Special Events Area at the end of Kiefer Creek Road, Castlewood State Park, 1401 Kiefer Creek Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021
- Finish
- Special Events Area, Castlewood State Park
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Trail
- Landmarks
- Castlewood State Park, Meramec River, the famous Skippo stairs
- Notable features
- Top 3 in each 10-year age group receive a custom award across all events. Part of the Big River Trail Series points competition
- Two 10K loops on a fairly flat course except for the famous stairs
- suitable for both beginner and seasoned trail runners
How hilly is the The Skippo Trail Race 30K?
- Steep descent 7%
- Descent 15%
- Flat 55%
- Climb 16%
- Steep climb 7%
- Total ascent
- 454 m
- Net elevation
- +0 m
- GAP factor
- 3.1%
- Longest climb
- 450 m at 8.6%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 12°CTypical temperature
- 18 kphTypical wind
- 5 mmTypical rainfall
- 80Favourability /100
More race details
Is the The Skippo Trail Race 30K flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 3.1% slower than a flat course, with about 454 m of total ascent.