Discover the Frostbite Series | Winter Races by St. Louis Track Club

Frostbite Series 2025-2026

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!

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FROSTY FUN ALL SEASON LONG

The SHORT and LONG series options gives you the flexibility to choose the race distances that fit your goals.

Short Series: Perfect for casual runners and those new to racing. Distances include 3K, 2M, 5K, 4M, and 3M.
Long Series: A rewarding challenge for experienced runners. Distances include 12K, 10M, 20K, Half Marathon and 15K.

Frostbite Series 2025-2026 Race Dates (short/long distance)

Saturday, December 13: 3K / 12K
Saturday, December 27: 2M / 10M
Saturday, January 10: 5K / 20K
Saturday, January 24: 4M / 13.1M
Saturday, February 7: 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.

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COURSE MAPS

All Frostbite races start at the Forest Park Visitors Center, no matter their distance.

DEC. 13

DEC. 27

JAN. 10

JAN. 24

FEB. 7

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

Forest Park Visitor Center

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.

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!

PAST FROSTBITE SERIES RESULTS

2010–2023

2023–2024