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The Stick Season Trail Run and Series 2027
- Date
- 3 race dates, January 16 to February 13, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Glencoe, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $39 · goes up to $59 on Dec 19, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Jan 16, 2027 | ||||
| The 10K F.K.T | 10K | Jan 16, 20279:00 AM | $49$59 after Dec 19, 2026 | – |
| The 4 Mile G.O.A.T. | Other | Jan 16, 20279:00 AM | $39$59 after Dec 19, 2026 | – |
| Saturday, Jan 30, 2027 | ||||
| The MOAR than 5 Miles Speedy Meanie | Other | Jan 30, 20279:00 AM | $39$59 after Jan 9, 2027 | – |
| The MOAR than a Half Marathon GNARLYBEAST | Half Marathon | Jan 30, 20279:00 AM | $59$69 after Jan 9, 2027 | – |
| Saturday, Feb 13, 2027 | ||||
| The FROZEN STICK 8K Valentines Eve Massacre | 8K | Feb 13, 20279:00 AM | $49$59 after Dec 11, 2026 | – |
| The FROZEN STICK Season Finalie and Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Feb 13, 20279:00 AM | $69$79 after Dec 11, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $59 on Dec 19, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- The 10K F.K.T: $49 until Dec 19, then $59 until Dec 19.
- The 4 Mile G.O.A.T.: $39 until Dec 19, then $59 until Dec 19.
- The MOAR than 5 Miles Speedy Meanie: $39 until Jan 9, then $59 until Jan 9.
- The MOAR than a Half Marathon GNARLYBEAST: $59 until Jan 9, then $69 until Jan 9.
Online registration closes Jan 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $59, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:18 AM, and the The 10K F.K.T 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
2751 Glencoe Rd, Glencoe, MO 63038
- Directions to the start
- Dec 19th, The 10k F.K.T. course map on Strava
- Dec 19th, The 4 Mile GOAT course map on Strava
- Jan 9th, The More than a Half Marathon GNARLYBEAST course map on Strava
- Jan 9th, The MOAR than 5 Miles Speedy Meanie course map on Strava
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (3 years)The 4 Mile G.O.A.T.
11
finishers
42:49
median (10:42 /mi)
38:10
winning time
64% / 36%
women / men
The Stick Season Race Series ALL 5 Races
8
finishers
2:11:05
median
1:55:06
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men
The More than a Half GNARLYBEAST
7
finishers
2:37:26
median (11:40 /mi)
2:00:41
winning time
29% / 71%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for The Stick Season Trail Run and Series. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Stick Season Trail Run and Series?
At the 2026 The 4 Mile G.O.A.T., the fastest tenth finished in 39:59 or better, the top quarter in 41:38, and half the field in 42:49; the last tenth came in after 51:22.
At the 2026 The Stick Season Race Series ALL 5 Races, the fastest tenth finished in 1:55:38 or better, the top quarter in 1:57:39, and half the field in 2:11:05; the last tenth came in after 2:30:26.
At the 2026 The More than a Half GNARLYBEAST, the fastest tenth finished in 2:03:37 or better, the top quarter in 2:05:38, and half the field in 2:37:26; the last tenth came in after 3:04:41.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2024.
33
2024
56
2025
33
2026
All events combined, from official results.
The Stick Season Trail Run and Series Other year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 26 to 11 finishers, and the median time dropped from 44:47 to 42:49.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 (-27%) | 42:49 | under 39:59 | 38:10 |
| 2025 | 15 (-42%) | 1:07:49 | under 59:36 | 57:40 |
| 2024 | 26 | 44:47 | under 35:40 | 33:07 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 16 the day usually runs from 23°F at dawn to 40°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 5°F and hot years reach 54°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 Stick Season Trail Run and Series cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 2751 Glencoe Rd, Glencoe, MO 63038Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 830 feet
- Included with entry
- Rockinator Racing Black T
- Distances
- 8K, 10K, Half Marathon, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 16, 2027), 2026 (Jan 3, 2026), 2025 (Jan 4, 2025), 2024 (Dec 28, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is The Stick Season Trail Run and Series?
- It runs on 3 dates from January 16 to February 13, 2027. The next is Saturday, January 16, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $39 before processing fees, and rises to $59 on Dec 19, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $59, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).
- What distances can I run?
- 8K, 10K, Half Marathon, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 11 runners finished the The 4 Mile G.O.A.T.; the median finish was 42:49 and the winner ran 38:10.
- Where does it start?
- 2751 Glencoe Rd, 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 Stick Season Trail Run & Series!
New This Year: 2 Distance options per Event, Finisher Medals and T-Shirts for ALL!
3 different dates including 6 routes of varying distances and terrains from fast smooth Asphalt road to Goat busting single track with a lot of vert! There will be something for everyone. A shoe transition on the course through racers village? Yep. Will those Trail shoes out perform the Road Shoes on the next section? Swap em' in the transition! We go rain, shine, sun or snow, its gonna be epic! And something super fun to do in Stick Season.