About the SKIPPO Trail Race
The Skippo runs through Castlewood State Park, a wooded stretch along the river bluffs west of downtown. The course is mostly flat for a trail race, but there is one section of stairs that gets everyone's attention. Several distance options mean you can go short or push into longer territory, and a team competition on the shorter course adds a layer of friendly rivalry to the morning.
The team format is worth knowing about before you register. Pull together a small group, enter under the same name, and the combined times of your fastest members determine where you place. It is a good reason to talk a few running friends into showing up with you.
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Distances & Start Times
10K10/31/2026 09:00$49
13.1 Miles11/1/2026 08:00$59
30K11/1/2026 08:00$69
10k - Half Marathon Challenge11/1/2026 08:00$98
40k Challenge - 10k and 30k11/1/2026 08:00$108
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 10K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
Where to Stay
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