The Frostbite
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Event overview
THE 2026 FROSTBITE is a road race in Starkville, Mississippi on January 31, 2026. The event has been held for over 40 years. 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 title sponsor is Chick-Fil-A of Starkville and the event partners with the TK Martin Center as a charity.
Race details
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Racing is chip timed by Stearn's Race Timing. The half marathon has a 3-hour time limit. There will be custom medals, moisture-wicking shirts, race souvenir cups, and custom swag bags for participants. Packet pickup is available early at Chick-Fil-A Starkville and on race day at the race site. Water stations are placed at about mile 4, mile 6, and mile 11; 5K runners do not have course water, 10K runners pass two stations, and half-marathon runners pass five stations. Strollers are allowed but the course includes some small hills. Awards are distributed after the races and can be picked up near the chip timing tent at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.