St. Louis Track Club 2026-2027 Frostbite Series 2026
- Date
- 5 race dates, December 12, 2026 to February 6, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $30 on Dec 6, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 | ||||
| 12K only | Other | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $25$30 after Dec 6, 2026 | – |
| LONG Series: 12k | 10-mil | 20k | Half Marathon | 15k | Half Marathon | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $110$125 after Nov 15, 2026 | – |
| 3K only | Other | Dec 12, 20268:15 AM | $20$25 after Dec 6, 2026 | – |
| SHORT Series: 3k | 2-mile | 5k | 4-mile | 3-mile | 5K | Dec 12, 20268:15 AM | $90$105 after Nov 15, 2026 | – |
| Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 | ||||
| 10 Mile only | 10 Mile | Dec 26, 20268:00 AM | $25$30 after Dec 20, 2026 | – |
| 2 Mile only | Other | Dec 26, 20268:15 AM | $20$25 after Dec 20, 2026 | – |
| Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 | ||||
| 20K only | Other | Jan 9, 20278:00 AM | $25$30 after Jan 3, 2027 | – |
| 5K only | 5K | Jan 9, 20278:15 AM | $20$25 after Jan 3, 2027 | – |
| Saturday, Jan 23, 2027 | ||||
| HALF MARATHON only | Half Marathon | Jan 23, 20278:00 AM | $25$30 after Jan 17, 2027 | – |
| 4 Mile only | Other | Jan 23, 20278:15 AM | $20$25 after Jan 17, 2027 | – |
| Saturday, Feb 6, 2027 | ||||
| 15K only | 15K | Feb 6, 20278:00 AM | $25$30 after Jan 31, 2027 | – |
| 3 Mile only | 5K | Feb 6, 20278:15 AM | $20$25 after Jan 31, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $30 on Dec 6, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 12K only: $25 until Dec 6, then $30 until Dec 12.
- LONG Series: 12k | 10-mil | 20k | Half Marathon | 15k: $110 until Nov 15, then $125 until Dec 30.
- 3K only: $20 until Dec 6, then $25 until Dec 12.
- SHORT Series: 3k | 2-mile | 5k | 4-mile | 3-mile: $90 until Nov 15, then $105 until Dec 30.
Online registration closes Dec 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $110, entry is about 69 percent above a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Missouri runs 2:08:16, about 9:47 a mile, based on 39 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:18:16 and men in 1:58:39.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the 12K only starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 520 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5595 Grand Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63112
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 21°F and hot years reach 62°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5595 Grand Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63112Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 520 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 15K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 9, 2027), 2026 (Jan 10, 2026), 2025 (Jan 25, 2025), 2024 (Jan 6, 2024), 2023 (Jan 7, 2023), 2022 (Jan 8, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is St. Louis Track Club 2026-2027 Frostbite Series?
- It runs on 5 dates from December 12, 2026 to February 6, 2027. The next is Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Dec 6, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $110, entry is about 69 percent above a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 15K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 5595 Grand Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63112.
From the organizers
St. Louis's classic winter running series, the St. Louis Track Club Frostbite Series, returns for 2026-2027 in Forest Park.
***St. Louis Track Club members will automatically receive a discount (use the same email address that you use for your member registration). Not a member? Click here to join. ***
Event information
Dates and distances:
Sat., Dec. 12 – 3K/12K
Sat., Dec. 26 – 2M/10M
Sat., Jan. 9 – 5K/20K
Sat., Jan. 23 – 4M/13.1M
Sat., Feb. 6 – 3M/15K
Registration and pre-race details