The Castlewood 8-Hour Adventure Race turned 19 in 2025 with more than 200 racers lined up at the start, ready to push their limits across the parks of St. Charles County for the first time in CW8 history. Ideal weather made for a perfect day as teams headed out for a full day of paddling, … Read more
We hope you’re out training in the rain this weekend, getting ready for the race! The course is set and we are excited to see you all soon. We have some important information to share with you: You will be required to paddle with your bikes in the canoe. Please ensure you have a method to … Read more
BALLWIN, MO — Four Thursday nights. Hundreds of runners. Countless hills, high-fives, and post-race hot dogs. That’s what the Alpine Shop Trail Run Series is all about—and on August 28, the 2025 edition crossed the finish line at Queeny Park with a party worthy of fifteen summers of tradition. This year’s final course stretched 3.8 miles. … Read more
View Route Details Create routes or search for a route at MapMyRun. Thursday, August 28 • 6:15 pm • Queeny Park (Smith Shelter, 550 Weidman Rd.) Here we are, trail family—the grand finale of the 15th Annual Alpine Shop Trail Run Series! Fifteen years of dirt, sweat, laughter, and adventurous Thursday nights in first, Castlewood, and … Read more
BALLWIN, MO — When a heat wave finally broke, Queeny Park delivered the kind of night trail runners dream about—80 degrees, a few clouds, and plenty of shade. Race 3 of the 2025 Alpine Shop Trail Run Series had the weather on its side, but the course had a few tricks up its sleeve. At just … Read more