
From the Organizer
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.
Get signed up now and be sure to join us in beautiful Rockwoods Reservation on the following dates!
December 19th do either the 4 MIle GOAT or the 10K F.K.T.
January 9th, Tackle the Gnarlybeast or the EQUALIZER 5k.
Bring your Valentine and join in on the Stick Season Finalie on 2-13 for the Frozen Stick Half Marathon or the 8K Valetines Day Massacre Fun Run!
All Participants will receive The Stick Season Finshers Medal, Rockinator Racing Neck Buff, Finalie points will accumulate for each race for a top 3 male/female solo and top 3 teams awards ceremony on the finalie date on 2-13 th for the coveted custom Stick Trophy and braggin' rights. You may hear.. "Ive never worked so hard for a stick before"
All participants to any stand alone race recieve a Rockinator Racing Neck Buff, Black T- Shirt, Drinks, Snacks, Chip timed, Number bib, a fully marked course, swag, instant results and hey, this is something fun to do in Stick Season!
We also provide Free course tracking! Your friends and family can follow you (and you can follow others) on the course in real time. Most importantly, we can follow you back in operations to see where you are and you can easily communicate with us if you need Sag.
Download the Race Joy app at the bottom of the page to get started, its totally free and provided by us for you!
Mongo says: Get signed up now for 1,2, or all 3 and lets go!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
44°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Louis Sprt Of S L Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
35,168
as of 2023
City Elevation
767 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Stick Season Trail Run and Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
185
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain, not the pace, is the whole point.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Stick Season Trail Run and Series
Dec 19, 2026