The Shippey Endurance Runs

Volunteer Register January 16 - 17, 2027

The Shippey Endurance Runs

6480 Beaumont Reservation Drive High Ridge , MO

Distances: 100 Miler, 100K, 40 Miler, 50 K, Pacer, 20 Miler, 25 K

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Registration closes: Wed, Jan 13 @ 11:59PM CT

NEW in 2027! We are excited to introduce two new distances: a 50K on Saturday with an 11-hour cutoff (8a-7p) and a 25K on Sunday with a 7-hour cutoff (9a-4p). These distances will encompass 3 legs of 5.3mi, 4.65mi & 5.5 mi.

This is STL’s Original 100-mile trail ultra!! 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. 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! The Boy Scout's didn't believe in switchbacks when they built these trails!

Course Details

The course switches directions each year running clockwise on odd years, counterclockwise on even years. Features 2 indoor aid stations, steep climbs, ridgeline running, long and short steep descents, creek bottoms, pine floor, and jeep roads with approx. 75% single/double track, 25% jeep roads.

• 25K (15.5mi) w/ 2,300' ascent/descent
• 20.15mi w/ 3,000' ascent/descent
• 50K (31mi) 4,600' ascent/descent
• 40.7mi w/ 6,000' ascent/descent
• 100k (61mi) w/ 9,000' ascent/descent
• 101.7mi w/ 15,000' ascent/descent

On course hydration is supplied by local St. Louis Company, Hyle Hydration, use code shippey15 for 15% off orders. Long Run Coffee, check them out HERE and use code SHIPPEY for 20% off orders.

PARKING: Carpool as much as possible. 50K, 20M, & 25K runners park at Cub World and walk .3mi to Emerson (Start/Finish).

Start Times & Cutoffs / Drops Bags / Pacers

All distances cutoff at 4:00pm Sunday January 18th (EXCEPT 50K 7pm Saturday). All runners MUST be on Leg 4 of last loop by 2pm Sunday.

• Saturday:
• 6:00 AM: 100M & 100K (Cutoff = 34hrs)
• 8:00 AM: 50K (Cutoff = 11hrs)
• 8:00 PM: Night 40M (Cutoff = 20hrs)
• Sunday:
• 8:00 AM: 20M (Cutoff = 8hrs)
• 9:00 AM: 25K (Cutoff = 7hrs)

Drop bags allowed at both Aid Stations for solo runners (max 24"Lx16"Wx13"). Limited crew inside the Sverdrup Aid Station. Pacers MUST register (No pacers for 40M, 50K, 20M or 25K). Pacers allowed anytime after 40mi (2 loops) or 5pm for solo 100mi/100k runners.

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) & 7p-7:45p (40M only).

Sunday January 17th: 6:30am-8am (20M) & 6:30-9am (25K).

Pre-race meal & meeting Friday January 16th at 5:00pm. Meal included for all 100M & 100k solo runners. Extra tickets can be added at registration.

Awards / Swag / Partnerships

SWAG GUARANTEE CUTOFF 12/18/26

• 25K & 20 mile: BOCO convertible Running Gloves
• 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.
• Medals for 20 mile finishers.
• Awards for Top 3 Females/Males in each solo race.
• Multi Directional awards for completing the same distance in both directions.
• Mileage based awards for 250, 500, 750, 1000 miles completed.

Event meets ATRA Event Standards.

Lodging / Amenities

Friday & Saturday: On-site camping and indoor dining hall with shower/bathroom access. Spots limited to approx. 9x9 for small tents/mattresses. NO popups or open fires. Campers not allowed. Bunk houses may be available for rent.

No offered camping Sunday Night. All Shippey facilities close by 5pm.

Registration Policies

No refunds. Runners may change distances up through January 13th, 2027 (pay difference for increasing distance). Bib transfers allowed up through January 13th, 2027.

Event's current local time: 12:27 AM CT