Course
Five winter races around St. Louis, each at its own venue: a 5K at Forest Park, a 7K at the Creve Coeur Park soccer complex, a four-mile at Kirkwood, a five-mile at Frontier Park and a one-mile at Lafayette Square. Most start at 8:30am, with an earlier 7:30am option at Kirkwood. Runners can enter the whole series or single races.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race dayFri 1 Jan 2027
About
The Snowball Series is a winter running series in St. Louis, now past its 46th year, comprising five races that tour different areas of the city, including a one-mile race around Lafayette Square. Runners can join the full series or sign up for individual races, with the series designed to encourage fitness and fun through the coldest months for all ages and abilities.
Save 2026 Snowball Series to your season and RunCalendar reminds you the morning entries open and before they close. Free on iPhone, no account needed.
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The Shippey Endurance Runs
Winter ultra on rugged Missouri trails, up to 100 miles
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Battle of the Bean 5K
Coffee vs cocoa teams race through South KC
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The Nippy Niner Trail Race
Trails around Spanish Lake and Sunflower Lake
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