St. Louis Track Club 2024-2025 Frostbite Series

This classic winter race series returns to Forest Park, offering runners, walkers and spectators a full season of frosty fun across 10 race distances throughout the season:

• Saturday, December 14: 3K / 12K

• Saturday, December 28:  2M / 10M 

• Saturday, January 11: 5K / 20K

• Saturday, January 25: 4M / 13.1M

• Saturday, February 8:  3M / 15K

Participants can register for the short series, the long series, a single, or a set of single races. Whatever distance(s) you choose, be sure to register soon! Race day registrations are limited.

Long and short series participants receive a collectable Frostbite Series shirt and finisher's medal. Participants in single races can purchase a shirt during registration. Shirts will be available at the race on December 28.

Middle school or high school runners, during registration you have the option to have your performance compared to your peers at other middle and high schools.

St. Louis Track Club members, use your Track Club membership email address during registration to secure your 10% membership discount. Not a member yet? Join today and get a discount on your registration.

Race Day Details

All Frostbite Series races start at the Forest Park Visitors Center. Short series races start at 8:15 am, and long series start at 8:20 am.

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. Portable restrooms will be available. 

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 & Bibs

Friday, December 13  |  12 – 6 pm

Forest Park Visitor Center

Packets can also be picked up on any race morning outside 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.

Pre-race instructions will be sent to participants prior to race day, including details for entering the starting area.

Race Series Awards & Individual Race Awards

For both the long series and the short series, the top five runners in each age group by gender will receive an award.

A runner’s best four races will be awarded points based on their age group placement using the following scale:

1st: 50 points

2nd: 45 points

3rd: 40 points

4th: 35 points

5th: 30 points

Finisher: 25 points

Participants must complete four races to be eligible for awards. Their age on December 12 will determine their age group for the series in the following categories: 12 & under; 13-16; 17-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80 & over.

Details on receiving awards will be sent to recipients following the conclusion of the series.

In each individual race, the top five runners in each age group by gender receive a ribbon. Results are posted by Start2Finish at the conclusion of each race. Participants may claim these awards by coming to the registration table.

Sponsors and Charity Partners

Frostbite Series is brought to you by St Louis Track Club and sponsored by SSM Health Physical Therapy. SSM Health Physical Therapy partners with patients to heal, relieve pain and get back to the things that are important.

A portion of each registration for the Frostbite Series goes to this year’s charitable partner, Carney’s Kids Foundation. The mission of Carney’s Kids is to enhance the quality of children’s lives by providing educational assistance, improving the environments of children living outside a family home, supporting families in need, and providing disadvantaged children with pathways to their own potential.

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.

Refunds

The St. Louis Track Club is a nonprofit organization and all net proceeds are used to further the SLTC’s mission in the community. As such, no refunds or credits will be given in case of cancellation due to weather.

Charity Shoe Drive

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!