2026 Snowball Series: 5k in Forest Park

The Snowball Series is back for its 46th year in 2026. We’re excited to be back to a five-race series, and the first race is in Forest Park on New Year’s Day!

Race date: Thursday, Jan. 1
Race length: 5k
Race start location: Festival & Parking Plaza (Upper Muny Lot)
Packet pickup:
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Running Niche
Thursday, Jan. 1, 7:30 a.m.: Festival & Parking Plaza (Upper Muny Lot)

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. So dress warm, bring some friends and join our winter running family.