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The Snowball Series is a series of four races at four different, unique St. Louis landmark locations, each focusing on a different race distance.  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 individual races for only $23 in advance. The series is designed to encourage you through the three coldest months of the year while promoting health, fitness, and fun for all people of all ages and abilities. Come as you are, bring some friends, and join our Winter running family.

Can't make it to the physical 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! Learn more about the virtual runner option on the website.  

Proud to partner with Gateway Pet Guadian as our benefitting charity. 

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LOCATIONS

• Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 9:00am at  Tower Grove Park (Sons of Rest Shelter)
• Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 9:00am at Forest Park (Upper Muny)
• Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 9:00am at Creve Coeur Park (Soccer Complex)
• Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 7:30am at Kirkwood (St. Louis Community College at Meramec)

PACKET PICKUP will be available at the race mornings beginning at 8:00am (6:30am for Kirkwood) and on the following dates...

• ...Friday, December 20, 2019 at Fleet Feet Des Peres from 12:00-7:00pm
• ...Friday, January 3, 2020 at Fleet Feet Des Peres from 3:00-7:00pm
• ...Friday, January 17, 2020 at Fleet Feet Des Peres from 3:00-7:00pm
• ...Friday, January 31, 2020 at Fleet Feet Des Peres from 3:00-7:00pm

REGISTRATION |   Register Now 

• Series 
  • $76 | until 11/4
  • $86 | 11/5 - 12/2
  • $96 | 12/3 - 12/21
  • $106 | 12/22 - 1/4
• Tower Grove Park | 12/21
  • $23 | until 12/13
  • $30 | 12/14 - Race Day
• Forest Park| 1/4
  • $23 | until 12/27
  • $30 | 12/28 - Race Day
• Creve Coeur Park | 1/18
  • $23 | until 1/10
  • $30 | 1/11 - Race Day
• Kirkwood | 2/1
  • $23 | until 1/24
  • $30 | 1/25 - Race Day
• Virtual Runner | Series Only
  • $76 | until 11/4
  • $86 | 11/5 - 12/2
  • $96 | 12/3 - 12/21
  • $106 | 12/22 - 1/4

SWAG - 

• Series Swag | Series participants receive a 9oz heavyweight, unisex hooded sweatshirt featuring a 40th Anniversary Snowball Series design.  The design features a tackle twill embroidery, also known as appliqué and is commonly associated with collegiate sweatshirts, and athletic team apparel. The sweatshirt features a 50/50 cotton/poly fleece blend, air-jet yarn for a soft, pill-resistant finish, a two-ply hood, and a front pocket pouch. 
  • Interested in one of the individual race swag items?  Series registrants can add on swag items during registration
  • Register for the series through 12/2 to guarantee your sweatshirt is available for pickup on the first race on 12/21 (or at PPU on 12/20).  If registering after 12/2, your sweatshirt will be available at the 3rd race on 1/18 (or at PPU on 1/17).

• Individual Race Swag | Participants who register for individual Snowball Series races have the option to choose from one of the three following swag options for each individual race they register for;
  • BOCO Digital Printed Beanie | New to the BOCO line and first of it's kind! This digitally-printed beanie is 100% medium weight acrylic and guaranteed to keep you dry and warm throughout the winter months. One size fits most. 
  • JUNK Headband | This is the best athletic headband you'll ever wear! Featuring Junk's breakthrough technology specifically designed to help wick sweat away from the skin and dry quickly.  Made from a blend of 89% polyester & 11% spandex, this headband is breathable, soft, & cool against the skin. Bonus, they are machine washable, stay in place while exercising, and looks great of both men and women. 
  • QUE 20oz Collapsible Water Bottle | The water bottle reinvented. This eco-friendly, lightweight, 20oz collapsible water bottle is perfect for your everyday workout, adventures, and travel. The bottle is BPA-Free & non-toxic, 100% food-grade silicone, dishwasher safe, taste & odor-free, lightweight & compact, leak-proof, shockproof, and features a wide mouth for ice cubes. It is temperature resistant up to 400f. 
  • Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirt | Individual race participants can also choose to add on a 9oz heavyweight, unisex hooded sweatshirt featuring a 40th Anniversary Snowball Series design

SERIES FINISHER MEDAL | Back again this year! Full series participants will receive a unique snowflake finisher medal for each series race. Each series medal features a custom interlocking design that fits together to create a single master medal that depicts a unique special 40th Anniversary design! Have to miss a series race? Don't worry, you can make up the missed race on your own and we will award you the medal at the next race in the series.  Medals only available for full series participants.

VIRTUAL RUNNER    Virtual Run Registration 
Can't join us for the series?  Sign up for the series as a virtual runner and receive the same swag and interlocking finisher medals as series participants, then, complete the distance on your own! The Virtual Runner is only available for the full series, not individual races. 

SERIES SCORING | To earn series points and be eligible for the series standings, you must be registered for the entire series and finish 3 of the 4 races.  Each series participant’s 3 best scores will determine their final standing.  Age groups are 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.  The age of series participants on 12/21/2019 will determine their age group.  Points will be awarded based on age group placement: 1st – 50 points, 2nd – 45 points, 3rd – 40 points, 4th – 35 points, 5th – 30 points, 6th – 25 points, 7th – 20 points, 8th – 15 points, 9th – 10 points.  All remaining finishers receive 5 points.  Individual race awards will be given to the top 3 male and female overall and the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group.

AWARDS

• Individual Race Awards | Prizes will be given to the top male/female overall & top three males/females in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. 
• Series Awards | Top three males/females in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.  To be eligible for series awards, entrants must participate in 3 races, and the best 3 will count towards individual series awards.