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45th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classic

  • Date
  • First start8:30 AM EST
  • Location1125 E Brookside Ave d9, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Distances5K · 5 Miles · 13.05K
  • SurfaceRoad
  • SwagWear the Bear Winter Hat

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Events, current fees, and scheduled price increases
EventDistanceStartCurrent feeNext increase
5K Run5K8:30 AM EST$40$45 on
5 Mile Run5 Miles9:15 AM EST$45$50 on
The Bear (5K + 5 Mile = both races)13.05K8:30 AM EST$50$55 on

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About 45th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classic

Saturday, February 27th - Polar Bear Winter Classic Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis SJC Racing is proud to continue the tradition of one of the oldest races in Indianapolis: the 45th Annual Polar Bear Winter Classic. We heard great feedback about the new location, and we'll be back at Fowling Warehouse for 2027! This historic race is strategically placed on the calendar during the second half of February to be the first major road race of the year in Indy. The race offers a unique format including a 5K, 5 Mile or The Bear (5K 5 Mile) The Bear is the challenge that allows you to run both distances, one after the other, for a total of 8.1 miles. SWAG - The first 1000 registrants are guaranteed a finisher medal and Wear the Bear winter hat (watch your email and our Facebook page for alerts as we get close to hitting 1000). We also have an optional long sleeve and hoodie available as an add…

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