Krug Castle Challenge

Event Information

• Date: 2026-10-10
• Location: 3500 Saint Joseph Ave, Saint Joseph, MO
• Race URL: Krug Castle Challenge

Important Notices

• Swag Bags: WE ARE OUT OF SWAG BAGS FOR LAST MINUTE PARTICIPANT SIGNUPS! WE HAVE MEDALS FOR THE 10K AND FULL CHALLENGE, BUT ASK THAT YOU DO NOT TAKE A SWAG BAG IF YOU REGISTERED AFTER 3:30PM CST ON 10/24/2025.
• Medals Availability: WE WILL RUN OUT OF 5K MEDALS SOON! We will open a second option for 5K signup that includes a general medal and no swag bag once the 5K fills.
• Challenge Preparations: If you are planning on going all the way and embracing the full challenge, we encourage you to bring a head lamp and/or body lamp. Although there is lighting on the course, we still encourage you to bring your own lighted device if you plan to run in the dark!
• Thank You: We appreciate your understanding as we make the biggest impact for St. Jude without closing registration.

Race Format

• Challenge Overview: Lace up for a castle-themed challenge like no other! Join us at the majestic Krug Park as we turn miles into miracles for St. Jude.
• Loop Challenge: Loop the park — again and again. You’ll have 22 minutes to complete each lap around the park before time resets for the next.
• Measly Mile: Just needs to meet the MMM policy requirements.
• Beer Mile Dash: Run a mile, collect a token, and celebrate with a beer at River Bluff Brewing (21+ only). You can run anytime between 8am and Noon on October 25!

Medal Details

• Kinda 5K & 10K: Complete the Kinda 5k (3 loops = 4.08 miles) or the 10K and claim your victory with a commemorative medal for that distance.
• Challenge Medal: For those who go all-out: rack up laps and earn the exclusive Challenge Medal for your epic endurance.
• Crowning Winners: We will crown our Royal Court winners at the end, including a King, Queen, and Nonbinary winner.
• Timing: We will not offer timing for the 1 mile, 5k or 10k due to the fun and challenging nature of this course and its fundraising aspect.

Parking Information

• Parking Lot: Please park in the lower southwest side lot using the access entry off St. Joseph Avenue and/or street parking.
• Driveway Access: Do not block any driveways, streets, or residents' homes.
• Carpooling: Recommended due to limited parking available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Main Entry: The main entry to the park will be closed.

Support and Costumes

• Proceeds: 80% of proceeds support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, helping kids and families fight cancer with courage and hope.
• Local Nonprofit: 20% of proceeds support Knot-4-Profit Collaborations, a local nonprofit driving fundraising initiatives.
• Costumes: Encouraged for participants to add to the fun of the event.
• Enthusiasm: Required! Let’s storm the castle for a cause!