BALLWIN, Mo. – Alpine Shop’s 2014 Summer Trail Run Series, presented by Columbia Sportswear, capped off its four-run series with a 3.72 mile race that included Castlewood State Park’s famed Grand Staircase along with fantastic views of the Meramec River on the top of the bluffs. This race there were no fallen trees to concern … Read more
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. – This Thursday’s course will explore nearly all of the classic Grotpeter Trail at Castlewood State Park, taking in views of Kiefer Creek as it heads towards the Meramec River. Featuring one main climb and (at least) one creek crossing, this approximately 4 mile trail should provide a great opportunity for some fast times as … 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