The Frozen Stick Half Marathon Trail Run

Glencoe, United States • 24 Jan 2026

Event information

The FROZEN STICK Trail Run takes place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Glencoe, Missouri (3300 MO-109). The race is presented by Rockinator Racing and also serves as the finale of the Stick Season Trail Run Series. Distances offered include:

  • 5 miles
  • 13.1 miles

The event starts and finishes at LaSalle Middle School and includes indoor post-race activities at the school.

Course and services

Both courses use local trail systems and named segments such as Bluffview, Rock Hollow, Zombie Trails, and the Al Foster route. The 5-mile route follows an asphalt path through Glencoe onto the Al Foster, then the Zombie Connector and back down Rock Hollow. The half marathon route follows Bluffview, Rock Hollow, and East Zombie, passing aid stations and cheering stations twice on route.

All participants receive a Rockinator Racing neck buff, chip timing, a number bib, drinks and snacks, a fully marked course, results, and free downloadable photos. Event-specific items listed are a finisher medal for the 5-mile and a finisher medal plus a T-shirt for the half marathon. Podiums and age-group awards are given for top finishers, with overall and 10-year age group awards for male and female top 3 in the 5-mile and 13.1-mile events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
The Frozen Stick Half Marathon
5 mi
The Starting to Freeze 5 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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