Castlewood Cup

Ballwin, United States • 31 Jan 2026

Event details

The Castlewood Cup is a trail race held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri. The event is a 15 km trail race run primarily on single-track trail. The course includes uphills, downhills, switchbacks, and some flat sections. The race is part of the Big River Trail Series and can count toward series points for runners who meet the series participation rules.

Logistics and other information

Regular packet pickup is scheduled for Thursday, January 29 (10:00 am–6:00 pm) at Big River West County, 13969 Manchester Rd., Manchester, MO 63011. Race-morning packet pickup will be available at the start/finish area in Castlewood State Park. Entry for the listed event is shown at $59; the price increases after December 22, 2025. Giveaway details note a sweatshirt and finisher medal for 2026 with designs forthcoming. A post-race party is planned with BBQ, snacks, and beer (21 and over), plus live music subject to weather. Finisher photos and race video will be available, and live runner tracking will be provided via mobile and social channels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
15 Km Trail Race
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