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Castlewood Cup

Name: Castlewood Cup
Start: 2026-02-21
End: 2026-02-21
Location: Ballwin

Ballwin, United States • 21 Feb 2026

Castlewood Cup

The Castlewood Cup is a trail race at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri on February 21, 2026. The event includes a 15 km trail race and is organized under the Castlewood Cup name. The race takes place on park trails within the Ballwin area.

The course uses well maintained single track and features a mix of hills, switchbacks, and some flat terrain through wooded sections of the park. The listed entry fee for the 15 km trail race is $69. The event materials reference standard race services such as packet pickup, volunteer opportunities, and published results. Registration is noted to close on February 21, 2026. The description emphasizes the park scenery and varied trail conditions encountered on the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Missouri Ballwin

Race information

Website Registration

15 km

15 Km Trail Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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