The Shippey Endurance Runs

High Ridge, United States • 17-18 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Shippey Endurance Runs is a winter trail ultra at Beaumont Scout Reservation near High Ridge, Missouri (6480 Beaumont Reservation Drive). The event takes place January 17-18, 2026 and offers these distances:

  • 100 miles
  • 100k
  • 40 miles (night)
  • 20 miles
  • 100-mile 5-person relay

The course is run on private scout trails that are normally closed to the public. The event features two indoor aid stations and on-site indoor camping in the Emerson Center with shower and bathroom access. Camping is available Friday and Saturday; campers are not allowed. Partner lodging is available through a local hotel block.

Course and logistics

The looped course uses five legs of about 3.2-5.3 miles to form a ~20 mile loop. Runners complete the loop multiple times for longer distances. The course changes direction by year - clockwise on odd years and counterclockwise on even years. Terrain is approximately 75% single or double track and 25% jeep roads, with varied features including steep climbs, ridgelines, long descents, creek bottoms, pine floors and jeep roads. Approximate total ascent/descent by distance: 20.35 mi ~3,000 ft; 40.7 mi ~6,000 ft; 61 mi (100k) ~9,000 ft; 101.7 mi ~15,000 ft.

Race procedures note two indoor aid stations, drop bags allowed at both aid stations for solo runners, pacers allowed after completing two loops (40 mi) for solo 100k and 100 mi runners, and no pacers for 40 mi, 20 mi or relay runners. Registration rules include no refunds; distance changes and bib transfers have deadlines in January 2026. Awards and event swag are specified by distance, with belt buckles for 100 mi and 100k finishers and medals for 20 mile finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
100mi
100 mi
100mi 5-Person Relay
100 km
100k
40 mi
Night 40mi
20 mi
20mi
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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