Polar Bear Winter Classic - 42nd Annual - Polar Bear is Back!

Sat February 17, 2024 Indianapolis, IN 46225 US Directions

Countdown to Race Day

Events

5K Run Walk

$35 8:30AM EST - 11:00AM EST Price increases after December 30, 2023 at 11:59pm EST

10K Run Walk

$40 9:15AM EST - 9:15AM EST Price increases after December 30, 2023 at 11:59pm EST

The Bear (5K + 10K = both races)

$45 8:30AM EST - 8:30AM EST Price increases after December 30, 2023 at 11:59pm EST

The Cub 5K - (Ages 5 -13; runs with the 5K)

$20 8:30AM EST - 11:00AM EST Price increases after February 16, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Open to ages 6 - 13.

The Cub 10K (Ages 6 -13; runs with the 10K)

$30 9:15AM EST - 9:15AM EST Price increases after February 16, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Open to ages 6 - 13.

The Bear Cub: 5K + 10K = both races - (Ages 10 - 13 only)

$35 8:30AM EST - 8:30AM EST Price increases after February 16, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Open to ages 10 - 13.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.indypolarbear.com/.

Place

425 South Alabama St
Indianapolis, IN US 46225

Description

Saturday, February 17th - Polar Bear is Back!

Irsay Family CityWay YMCA

Join us for one of the oldest races in Indianapolis: the 42nd Annual Polar Bear Winter Classic 5K, 10K & The Bear! This historic race is always strategically placed on the calendar on the third Saturday in February and the first major road race of the year in Indy. The race offers a unique format including a 5K, 10K or The Bear (5K + 10K) The Bear is the challenge that allows you to run both distances, one after the other, for a total of 9.30 miles.

BREAKING NEWS: SJC Racing is proud to bring back the Polar Bear Winter Classic for the 42nd year in 2024.

Official Shirt, Medal and the Wear The Bear details coming soon...

Continuing with tradition, the Polar Bear Winter Classic offers cash prizes. age group awards in all three event distances. Post race celebration details coming soon...