BALLWIN, MO. – The 2014 Alpine Shop Summer Trail Run Series presented by Columbia Sportswear will come to a close this Thursday, September 4. In accordance with tradition, the final run of the summer series ends with a trip up the infamous Castlewood State Park stairs. However, due to having to move the race into … Read more
BALLWIN, MO. – With the threat of yet another rainout hanging over the series, the skies cleared in just enough time for Race 3 of Alpine Shop’s Summer Trail Run Series Presented by Columbia Sportswear. The 4.0 mile planned course needed to be adjusted down to about a 3.8 mile run after Kiefer Creek rose a … Read more
BALLWIN, Mo. – Summer finally arrived in St. Louis, just in time for the second race of Alpine Shop’s Summer Trail Run Series. With heat indices climbing over the 100 degree mark, the 4.1 mile course was shortened from its original 4.4 mile distance to help competitors deal with the heat and humidity. A falling … Read more
BALLWIN, MO. – On a beautiful night for a trail race, more than 230 people hit the trails in Castlewood State Park for the first run of Alpine Shop’s 2014 Summer Trail Run Series Presented by Columbia Sportswear. The course featured two climbs and two creek crossings over the 4.2 mile course. Andy Koziatek continued his … Read more
BALLWIN, MO – One week after a second place showing in his first series event, Caleb Brackett took home his first win at the second race of the Alpine Shop 2014 Spring Trail Run Series on Thursday , May 8. On a warm and humid night with clouds building throughout the evening, Castlewood State Park … Read more