The Snowball Series is back for 2023! Join us for the full series while we tour areas of our beautiful city. Can't make it for all the races in the series? Sign up for any of the races individually. The series is designed to encourage you through the coldest months of the year while promoting health, fitness, and fun for people of all ages and abilities. Come as you are, bring some friends, and join our winter running family.
Full series participants receive a custom Snowball Series hoodie and a custom medal hanger designed to match all 4 individual race finishers medals! If you can't make all 4 races in-person, series participants can submit times virtually for week's they miss and still receive all the medals. *Virtual times cannot earn points for series placement, however.
The series is limited to 1300 registrants, and we can allow an additional 200 registrants per individual location, so secure your spot early!
This year we will have the option to purchase hot drinks from Travelin' Tom's Coffee at all four of our races! They offer the perfect way to warm up after a winter run.
Can't make it to the in-person events but want to be a part of the series and stay motivated? Sign up for the series as a virtual runner and receive the same swag and finisher medals as series participants, and complete the distance on your own!
SERIES DATES, LOCATIONS, START TIMES, & DISTANCES*Sunday, January 1, 2023 | 8:30am | Forest Park | 5KSaturday, January 14, 2023 | 7:30am | Kirkwood | 4M
Saturday, January 28, 2023 | 8:30am | Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex | 7K
Saturday, February 11, 2023 | 8:30am | Frontier Park | 5M
Registration fees
Frontier Park 5 Mile - February 11th, 2023 (8:30am) Closed
Online registration closed-
Single race registration for the 5 Mile at Frontier Park on Saturday, February 11th at 8:30am.
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$15.00Sep 29 – Feb 7
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$18.00Feb 7 – Feb 9
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$22.00Feb 10 – Feb 11
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In-Person Series Closed
Online registration closed-
Registering for the full series gets you entry into all four races of the Snowball Series, with four unique locations, each focusing on a different race distance. Join us for the full series while we tour areas of our beautiful city. Full series participants receive a series hoodie and custom interlocking finishers medals. If you can't make one or more of the in-person events, you can complete those virtually. Instructions on how to submit virtual times for the races you miss will be included in the race instructions each week.
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$80.00Sep 29 – Oct 31
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$85.00Nov 1 – Nov 30
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$95.00Dec 1 – Dec 29
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$105.00Dec 30 – Jan 14
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$75.00
Discounted Late Fee (2 Races)
Jan 15 – Feb 11
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Virtual Series Closed
Online registration closed-
Can't make it to the in-person events but want to be a part of the series and stay motivated? Sign up for the series as a virtual runner and receive the same swag and interlocking finisher medals as series participants, and complete the distance on your own!
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$55.00Sep 29 – Oct 31
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$65.00Nov 1 – Nov 30
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$75.00Dec 1 – Feb 11
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Swag
SERIES SWAG - Series participants receive a soft hooded sweatshirt with registration. Series participants can also purchase our custom Snowball Series converter run gloves by BOCO gear for an additional fee.
INDIVIDUAL RACE SWAG: Individual race participants will receive a custom race bib and a finisher's medal for the race they partake in. Individual race participants can purchase swag during registration for an additional fee.
SWAG AVAILABLE DURING REGISTRATION:
- Custom Hooded Sweatshirt: This year's Snowball Series hoodie will be a winter favorite, as it features a soft blend of cotton and polyester, with a front pouch pocket perfect for storage or keeping your hands warm. Unisex sizing.
- BOCO Converter Run Gloves: The BOCO converter glove features winter weight thermal material, reflective details, silicone grips and touchscreen technology, with an additional layer of protection via the foldable mitten for even colder weather.
Price Schedule
- In-Person Series Registration
- $80 | thru 10/31
- $85 | 11/1-11/30
- $95 |12/1/12/29
- $105 | 12/30-2/11
- Virtual Series Registration
- $55 | thru 10/31
- $65 | 11/1-11/30
- $75 | 12/1-1/1
- Individual Race Registration
- $15 | Early
- $18 | Late
- $22 | Race Weekend
Packet Pickup & Shipping Information
BIB & SWAG PICKUP | In-person participants can pick up their series race bib at the times listed below. Participants will use the same bib for the full series. Series medal hangers will be available at the first packet pickup and first race. Series swag will be available for pickup during the second packet pickup on January 13th or at any of the following races.
- In-Person Participants:
- Series Packet Pick-up:
- Bibs & Medal Hangers Only - Friday, Dec. 30 | 11:00am-7:00pm | Fleet Feet Des Peres
- Bibs & Medal Hangers Only - Sunday, Jan. 1 | beginning at 7:30am | Forest Park - Upper Muny
- Bibs & Swag - Friday, Jan. 13 | 11:00am-7:00pm | Fleet Feet Des Peres
- Bibs & Swag - Saturday, Jan 14, Jan 28, Feb 11 | 1 hour before race start| Race Site
- Individual Race Packet Pick-up:
- Friday, Dec. 30 | 11:00am-7:00pm | Fleet Feet Des Peres
- Sunday, Jan. 1 | beginning at 7:30am | Forest Park - Upper Muny
- Friday, Jan. 13 | 11:00am-7:00pm | Fleet Feet Des Peres
- Saturday, Jan 14, Jan 28, Feb 11 | 1 hour before race start | Race Site
- Series Packet Pick-up:
VIRTUAL SWAG PICKUP & SHIPPING | Swag will not be available until the second race in the series. Virtual participants can choose to have their swag mailed for ($12) or pick up at Fleet Feet Des Peres during swag pickup on January 13th. If you opt for pickup, swag will be available at the following times:
- Swag Pick-up:
- Friday, Jan. 13 | 11:00am-7:00pm | Fleet Feet Des Peres
- Packet Mailing: If you choose to have your packet mailed during registration, packets will begin mailing out Jan. 12. Packets will include your swag and medals.
Volunteers
Interested in volunteering for the series or individual races? Volunteers will receive Snowball Series swag for their help! Click the link below to sign up to volunteer, or email chris.burke@fleetfeetstlouis.com for more information on volunteering.
Race Results
IN-PERSON - All in-person participants who provide a cell phone number during registration will receive their results via text message shortly after crossing the finish line.
VIRTUAL - Virtual participants can submit their times the week of each race. Instructions on how to record and submit your times will be emailed to all virtual participants each race week.
Awards
FINISHER MEDALS | New this year! ALL participants of each race will receive a custom finisher medal for each series race. Series participants will receive the custom Snowball Series medal hanger in addition to each individual medal. Have to miss a series race? You can make up the missed race on your own and we will award you the medal at the next race in the series.
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AWARDS
- Series Awards (In-Person) | Top three males/females in the following age groups: 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. To be eligible for series awards, entrants must be registered for the series. The best 3 will count towards individual series awards.
- In-Person Individual Awards | All individual race finishers receive a finisher medal.
Sponsors
Event Policies
EVENT POLICIES
No-Risk Registration - We understand these are uncertain times. Our intention is to host an in-person event. However, should the health situation change and we are unable to host the event, all runners will be able to defer to 2024 or run the event virtually. If the event is canceled prior to December 31, 2022, participants will have the option to choose between a refund, deferral, or running the event virtually.
Refund Policy - No refunds will be given after December 20, 2022. Processing fees are non-refundable. Entries are not transferable to another event but can be transferred to another participant. Transferring registration is allowed through December 27, 2022. A $3 processing fee will be applied to all refunds and transfers.
Can I switch from the physical event to the virtual event? Yes. Please contact jake@fleetfeetstlouis.com to transfer.
Inclement Weather Policy: The safety of our participants and volunteers is our highest priority. Races will be held rain, snow, or shine and will not be canceled except for cases of severe weather or unsafe road/course conditions. If severe weather is present, we will post an update on the Facebook Page and at the top of this page by 7:00 am the morning of the event at the latest. Less threatening conditions may cause alterations of the course or race day activities to ensure participant, volunteer, and community safety. No refunds or credits will be given in case of cancellation due to weather.
What if I have a positive COVID-19 test or show symptoms of COVID-19? If you have a positive COVID-19 test or are showing symptoms (click here for a full list of symptoms) we ask that you do not attend the event. Participants who fall into this category can complete their distance virtually after their quarantine period. We will award the finisher medal at a later date after their quarantine period. After the participant's quarantine period of 10 days is complete, they can continue to participate in the series events.
Swag Policy & Exchange: We will not be able to exchange any swag that has been handed out and taken home. Swag must be picked up by the conclusion of the last race. We will no longer guarantee it after this date.
Are dogs allowed at the event or allowed to participate? We love dogs, but dogs are not allowed at this event or allowed to participate in the race.
Strollers are welcomed, we just ask that you start towards the back of the field and be courteous to other participants.
Will there be on course support? Yes, we will have course marshals and traffic control on the course. Athletic Trainers will be available at the finish line.
Will there be on course Aid Stations? No, there will not be on-course aid stations. We highly encourage and recommend participants carry all hydration needs.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jake Goldsborough
- jake@s2fevents.com
