The Shippey Endurance Runs

*NEW* in 2027!!

We are excited to introduce two new distances to the Shippey in 2027. We will be hosting a 50K and a 25K! The 50K will be Saturday with an 11 hour cutoff 8a-7p and the 25K will be Sunday with a 7 hour cutoff 9a-4p. These distances will encompass 3 legs of 5.3mi, 4.65mi & 5.5 mi of which two will be run the exact same as the current distances with the 5.5 mile leg being a combo of the outer portions of the smaller legs and without the overlapping in/out the other legs feature. These options will feature all Beaumont and Shippey offer with the new intro and buildup distance options!

Event Description

This is STL’s Original 100-mile trail ultra!! Check out our comprehensive WEBSITE! ------->> We are CUPLESS and a Trail Sister Approved Event <<------- >> Ladies use code: TRAILSISTER10 for 10% off. Nestled quietly in the rolling wooded hills just outside of Greater St. Louis lies the wonders of the Beaumont Scout Reservation. Here we invite you to partake in a first-hand experience of these “rolling” hills, where, under normal circumstances the general public is not allowed to run the tough and beautiful trail systems within. The Shippey Endurance Runs, rightly named from the trail color system used by the Scouts, after Merle Shippey a well-respected cog in the scouting community. The Shippey takes you through all aspects of this magnificent wonder by creating an extremely runner, crew and aide friendly race. No need to chase runners over miles of back roads. Camp indoors 15 yds from the Start-Finish line and the ease of seeing your runner or your crew every 3-5.3 miles The Shippey is minutes from amenities, allowing runners and their crews the ease of re-supply and convenience nearby!! Come prepared for cold temps but also know that it could be 70 degrees. Weather in St. Louis can flip on a dime! So, if you want to run on an amazing trail system that will only be open to the public during this event….well, come run with us at The Shippey Endurance Runs! P.S. the Boy Scout's didn't believe in switchbacks when they built these trails! You have been properly warned!! Check us out on Facebook and Instagram

Course Details

The course switches directions each year running clockwise on odd years, counterclockwise on even years. + 2 indoor aid stations, you will hit multiple times. The course varies from the others offering steep climbs, ridgeline running, long and short steep descents as well as creek bottoms, pine floor, and jeep roads with approx. 75% single/double track, 25% jeep roads. Distance and Elevations are approximates: + 25K(15.5mi) w/ 2,300' ascent/descent + 20.15mi w/ 3,000' ascent/descent + 50K(31mi) 4,600' ascent/descent + 40.7mi is 6,000' ascent/descent + 100k(61mi) w/ 9,000' ascent/descent + 101.7mi w/ 15,000' ascent/descent Added course details, maps & GPX can be found COURSE DETAILS! --->> On course hydration TBD. --->> Additionally, we have Long Run Coffee, check them out HERE and use code SHIPPEY for 20% off orders PARKING: As we grow we ask folks to carpool as much as possible, especially as crew/pacer/spectators. Additionally we are requesting all 50K, 20M, & 25K runners park at Cub World and walk .3mi to Emerson(Start/Finish). MORE info HERE

Packet Pickup / Pre Race Meal & Meeting

Friday January 15th 5pm-8pm, ALL EVENTS(100M/100k required).*NO Saturday AM Packet Pickup Saturday January 16th 6:30a-8am(50K) as well as 7p-7:45p(40M only) Sunday January 17th 6:30am-8am(20M) 6:30-9am(25K) Pre-race meal begins Friday January 16th at 5:00pm with Pre-Race Meeting at 5:30pm! Open to ALL Meal included for all 100M & 100k solo runners with registration. Extra tickets can be added at registration for crew/family and all other distances can also purchase tickets at checkout as well

Awards / Swag / Partnerships

***SWAG GUARANTEE CUTOFF 12/18/26 >25K & 20 mile: BOCO convertible Running Gloves(denote size at registration) >50K & 40 mile: Paragon Performance UPF running hoodie >100M & 100K: BOCO backpack & Paragon Performance UPF running Hoodie + Belt Buckles for 100 Mile and 100k finishers. + Bottle opener for 40 mile + TBA for 50K + Medals for 20 mile finishers made by Aravaipa Artworks +TBA for 25K + Awards for Top 3 Females/Males in each solo race by Splintered Art Design AWARDS! Multi Directional awards for those who've completed the course in both directions. This prize will be customized for each distance(25K, 20M, 50K, 40M, 100k, 100M) and earned by completing the same distance in both directions Additionally, we have introduced mileage based awards for 250,500,750,1000 miles completed Event meets ATRA Event Standards

Lodging / Amenities

Friday & Saturday we offer on site camping and located in the Emerson Center indoor dining hall with shower and bathroom access downstairs as a part of registration. Set up your tent or sleeping bags and air mattress in the open room indoors with a view out over the Start/Finish line. These spots will be limited to approximately 9x9 for small tents, mattress and/or tables. NO popups allowed. Open fires will not be permitted within the Scout ranch. Campers are NOT allowed. We have options for discounted room rates at the local Drury Hotel in Valley park Click HERE for more info. Eureka, Fenton, & Valley Park are within 10 mins of the start featuring a plethora of dining options from fast food, bar or fine dining Pending availability, if attending as a part of a larger group, on site bunk houses may be available for rent through the Boy Scouts WEBSITE No offered camping Sunday Night and all Shippey facilities close by 5pm.

Registration Policies

No refunds allowed for any reason once registration has been received. All Registration policies can be found HERE! Runners may change distances up thru January 13th, 2027, however no refund on differences will be given for dropping down and runner must pay difference for increasing distance. Bib transfers bibs allowed up through January 13th, 2027.