Frostbite Series 2026-2027
Embrace the chill and find your stride with the St. Louis Track Club's annual Frostbite Race Series! A staple of the winter running community, this classic event series takes place in the heart of St. Louis at scenic Forest Park. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a new challenge, our series offers a variety of distances to keep your training on track and your spirits high!
REGISTRATION OPENS IN LATE SUMMER 2026
FROSTY FUN ALL SEASON LONG
The SHORT and LONG series options gives you the flexibility to choose the race distances that fit your goals.
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Short Series: Perfect for casual runners and those new to racing. Distances include 3K, 2M, 5K, 4M, and 3M.
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Long Series: A rewarding challenge for experienced runners. Distances include 12K, 10M, 20K, Half Marathon and 15K.
Frostbite Series 2026-2027 Race Dates (short/long distance)
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Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026: 3K / 12K
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Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026: 2M / 10M
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Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027: 5K / 20K
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Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027: 4M / 13.1M
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Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027: 3M / 15K
Can't commit to the full series? No problem! You can also register for single races and join us for a day of frosty fun.
CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE
Participants may choose to run the Frostbite short series (3k, 2-mile, 5k, 4-mile, and 3-mile) or the Frostbite long series (12k, 10-mile, 20k, Half Marathon, and 15k). All series participants receive a collectable shirt and finisher's medal.
Don't have time for an entire race series? Sign up for a single race or races.
Whatever you choose, just be sure to register soon! Race day registrations are limited.
St. Louis Track Club Members, use your Track Club membership email address during registration to secure your membership discount.
Not yet a member yet?
RACE MORNING
All Frostbite races start at the Forest Park Visitors Center. Long Series races start at 8:00 am and at 8:15 am for the Short Series.
Before your race begins, we encourage participants to gather outside near the start line, or soak up one last moment of heat in their vehicles.
COURSE AID STATIONS
Aid and safety stations are set up along the course, offering water and sports drink in cups. Grab one from the table as you run by! Hydration bottles, belts and vests are encouraged and allowed on the courses.
PACKET PICK UP
Friday, December 12 | 12 – 6 pm
Packets can also be picked up on any race morning inside the Visitor Center starting at 7 am.
Bibs should be kept and used for the duration of the series. Replacement bibs are available at race morning packet pickups, if needed.
WEATHER POLICY & CANCELATION
Weather policy and cancellation
Races will be held rain, snow, or shine and will not be cancelled except in the case of severe weather or unsafe road/course conditions. Less threatening conditions may cause alterations of the course or race day activities to ensure participant, volunteer, and community safety.
SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this race possible year after year!
DONATE SHOES & SUPPORT THE TRACK CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Throughout the Frostbite Series, we will be collecting athletic shoes, any condition, to benefit our scholarship fund. So, clean out your closets, and bring any old shoes to the registration table in a bag. We'll do the rest!