Logo

The Skippo Trail Race

Manchester, United States • 1-2 Nov 2025

The SKIPPO Trail Race is a popular trail running event held at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri. Established in 2009, the race features multiple distances including a 10k, half-marathon, 30k, and challenge options combining these distances for a total of 40k. The course consists of scenic loops with some elevation changes, notably the park's famous stairs. The event spans two days, allowing for a variety of race formats and encouraging team competition, especially in the Saturday 10k where teams of up to five runners compete for the fastest combined time. The race offers a friendly, community atmosphere in a beautiful natural setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Missouri Manchester

Race information

Website
40 km
40k Challenge - 10k and 30k
30 km
30k
13 mi
Half-Marathon
10 km
10k
10 km
10k - Half Marathon Challenge
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Corps of Discovery Trail Races

Saint Charles - 13 mi from Manchester

The Corps of Discovery Trail Races, hosted by the St. Louis Track Club, take place annually in the scenic Weldon Spring Conservation Area near Saint Charles, Missouri. The event offers three distances: a 5-mile Clark Trail, a new 8-mile Lewis Trail, and a half marathon combining both trails for a to..

Rockin' Rockwoods 53K and 1/2 Marathon

Pacific - 15 mi from Manchester

The Rockin' Rockwoods 53K and 1/2 Marathon is an annual trail running event held at Greensfelder County Park in Wildwood, Missouri. The race features challenging courses on the scenic Green Rock Trail, with terrain including hard-packed dirt, loose rocks, roots, creek crossings, and steep, technical..

Declue Loops Trail Race

Pacific - 15 mi from Manchester

The DeClue Loops Trail Race is a premier trail running event held in Greensfelder Park, Wildwood, Missouri. The race features a scenic 8.2-mile loop on the DeClue Trail, starting and finishing near the park's Visitor Center. Participants can choose from multiple distances: 8 miles (1 loop), 16 miles..

Minnie Ha Ha 12 Hour Run

Sappington - 8 mi from Manchester

The Minnie Ha Ha 12 Hour Run is a timed ultra running event held at Minnie Ha Ha Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The race features a USATF-certified, 1.17-mile paved loop course that winds through a mostly flat, wooded park with scenic views of the Meramec River and fall foliage.Participants can choose..

Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race

Wildwood - 8 mi from Manchester

The Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race and 15K RUCK take place at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in Wildwood, Missouri.This event features a challenging 15K loop course connecting several trails with about 1,350 feet of elevation gain, suitable for both beginners and experienced trail runners. A..

Wild in the Woods - 5 & 10 Mile Trail Race

Defiance - 15 mi from Manchester

The Wild in the Woods Trail Race, part of the Big River Trail Series, takes place at Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance, Missouri. Offering both 5-mile (one loop) and 10-mile (two loops) trail race options, it challenges runners with scenic woodland terrain. The event fosters a lively atmosphere with pos..