44th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classic
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Indianapolis, Indiana
- Price $43.40 - $64.60
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Join fellow runners for a day filled with fun, competition, and community spirit! The first 1,000 registrants will receive a stylish finisher medal and a cozy "Wear the Bear" winter hat, with additional merchandise available for those who want to gear up. With cash prizes and age group awards up for grabs across all distances, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and enjoy a vibrant post-race celebration indoors at the Fowling Warehouse. Don't miss out on this exhilarating winter classic!
Organiser's Description
_NEW LOCATION! - FOWLING WAREHOUSE INDIANAPOLIS_
SJC Racing is proud to continue the tradition of one of the oldest races in Indianapolis: the 44TH ANNUAL POLAR BEAR WINTER CLASSIC.
THIS YEAR WILL FEATURE A NEW LOCATION STARTING FROM THE FOWLING WAREHOUSE!
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 on during registration or directly from the race store.
Continuing with tradition, the Polar Bear Winter Classic offers cash prizes. age group awards in all three event distances. Post-race celebration will be inside at the Fowling Warehouse.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Wear the Bear Winter Hat
Sat 28th February 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$54.00
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5 Mile Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Wear the Bear Winter Hat
Sat 28th February 2026 (9:15AM EST)
$59.30
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The Bear (5K + 5 Mile = Both Races)
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Wear the Bear Winter Hat
Sat 28th February 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$64.60
The Bear, running both races, is a tough one. This is why it has become a must do for those in Spring Training. -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Wear the Bear Winter Hat
$43.40
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Virtual 5 Mile
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Wear the Bear Winter Hat
$48.70
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Virtual Bear (5k + 5 Mile)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Wear the Bear Winter Hat
$54.00
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1125 E Brookside Ave d9, Indianapolis, 46202, IN, United States
44th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classic
