The Frostbite
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Event overview
The 2026 Frostbite takes place in Starkville, Mississippi on January 31, 2026. The event offers three race options:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
The course begins and ends on Main Street and passes through the Cotton District, the Mississippi State University campus, and Starkville's Historic District. The event has been held for over 40 years. Chip timing is used and participants receive custom medals, moisture-wicking shirts, race souvenir cups, and custom swag bags.
Logistics and race details
Packet pickup is available early at Chick-Fil-A Starkville on January 24 in the evening, and race day pickup opens at the race site. Timing is provided by Stearn's Race Timing. The half marathon has a 3-hour time limit. There are three water stations on the half marathon route at about mile 4, mile 6, and mile 11; this provides no water on the 5K, two stations for the 10K, and five stations for the half (out-and-back plus the final station). Awards are generally presented after the half marathon, with awards available next to the chip timing tent at the finish. Parking is available in and around Main Street, and strollers are allowed though the course includes some small hills. No relay option is offered for the half marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.