Krug Castle Challenge

Krug Castle Challenge

The Krug Castle Challenge takes place in Krug Park in Saint Joseph, Missouri on October 10–11, 2026. The event offers multiple running options that use a repeated loop through the park. Each lap must be completed within twenty minutes before the time resets for the next lap.

Distances offered:

• Krug Castle Kinda 5k : 3.6 miles
• Krug Castle 10K : 6.1 miles
• Challenge event : extended distance beyond 10K

Medals are awarded as follows: finishers who sign up for the Kinda 5k or the 10K receive a commemorative medal for that distance. Participants who complete any distance beyond the 10K receive a challenge medal. There will be no official timing for the 1 mile, 5k, or 10k events.

Organizers will crown winners in three categories named King, Queen, and Nonbinary; the last person remaining in each category will be declared the winner. The course has some lighting and decorative lights, and organizers encourage participants who expect to run in the dark to bring a headlamp or body lamp.

Parking is limited and available in the lower southwest side lot accessed off St. Joseph Avenue, plus street parking. The main park entry will be closed; attendees should avoid blocking driveways or streets. Registration fees listed by event are $30 for the Kinda 5k, $40 for the 10K, and $80 for the full Challenge. Eighty percent of proceeds support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and twenty percent support Knot-4-Profit Collaborations. Costumes are encouraged. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.