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The FROZEN STICK 5 Mile and Half Marathon Trail Run 2027

Date
Saturday, February 13, 2027
Start time
9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $49 · goes up to $79 on Dec 25, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
The FROZEN STICK Half Marathon and Stick Season FinalieHalf MarathonFeb 13, 20279:00 AM$69$79 after Dec 25, 2026–
The Starting to Freeze 8 miler5KFeb 13, 20279:00 AM$49$69 after Dec 25, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Half Marathon fee goes up to $79 on Dec 25, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • The FROZEN STICK Half Marathon and Stick Season Finalie: $69 until Dec 25, then $79 until Feb 13, then $89 until Feb 14.
  • The Starting to Freeze 8 miler: $49 until Dec 25, then $69 until Feb 13, then $79 until Feb 13.

Online registration closes Feb 14, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $69, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the The FROZEN STICK Half Marathon and Stick Season Finalie starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 830 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

3300 Mo-109, Glencoe, MO 63038

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

2026 results

All results

The Starting to Freeze 5 miler

20
finishers
1:15:06
median (24:10 /mi)
55:41
winning time
60% / 40%
women / men
median 1:15:0655:472:20:54
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

The FROZEN STICK Half Marathon and Stick Season Finalie

17
finishers
2:02:35
median (9:21 /mi)
1:48:51
winning time
29% / 71%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for The FROZEN STICK 5 Mile and Half Marathon Trail Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at The FROZEN STICK 5 Mile and Half Marathon Trail Run?

At the 2026 The Starting to Freeze 5 miler, the fastest tenth finished in 56:18 or better, the top quarter in 1:03:08, and half the field in 1:15:06; the last tenth came in after 1:39:49.

At the 2026 The FROZEN STICK Half Marathon and Stick Season Finalie, the fastest tenth finished in 1:51:05 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:24, and half the field in 2:02:35; the last tenth came in after 2:26:13.

Third place by age group, 2026 The Starting to Freeze 5 miler
AgeWomenMen
50-591:12:17n/a

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Typical race-day weather

Around February 13 the day usually runs from 29°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 15°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of The FROZEN STICK 5 Mile and Half Marathon Trail Run cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick Up

Packet Pick up is on site inside the school from 7:30-8:45. The Cut off is SHARP! Get there early. if you miss the window we will get you started at 9:10am although you will not be elgible for awards due to fairness to other athletes that…

Shirt and medal

Long Sleeve T included with either race!

Commemorative long sleeve Frozen Stick shirt guaranteed to those that register by 1-10 until supplies run out. Although we will have other options available, like the classic black Rockinator Racing T as no one leaves empty handed!

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Race details

Where
3300 Mo-109, Glencoe, MO 63038Map
Course
Trail
Start elevation
About 830 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Half Marathon
Editions
2027 (Feb 13, 2027), 2026 (Feb 28, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is The FROZEN STICK 5 Mile and Half Marathon Trail Run?
Saturday, February 13, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $49 before processing fees, and rises to $79 on Dec 25, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Feb 14, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
At $69, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).
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, Half Marathon.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 20 runners finished the The Starting to Freeze 5 miler; the median finish was 1:15:06 and the winner ran 55:41.
Where does it start?
3300 Mo-109, Glencoe, MO 63038.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Welcome to The Frozen Stick Trail Run!

The Frozen Stick is a stand alone event and also the FINALIE to the Stick Season Trail Run Series.

Rockinator Racing keeps the 16 year tradition alive! The Frozen Stick starts in Rockwoods Reservation Passing the aid and cheering stations twice to return to the warm racers village indoor at the school for podiums, awards, finisher medals, music, snacks and swag! Did Somebody say Pizza???

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