Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date Sun 18th January 2026
- Time 7:00AM PST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $52.93 - $63.53
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for a frosty adventure at the Polar Bear Run on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in beautiful Long Beach, California! This exhilarating winter event features three race distances: the 5K, 10K, and half marathon, perfect for runners and walkers of all levels. Embrace the crisp air and invigorating atmosphere as you earn your miles with fellow enthusiasts who refuse to hibernate.
The Polar Bear Run promises not just a race, but an experience filled with professional chip timing for accurate results, free race photos, and a celebratory finish line party with music and high vibes. With on-course water stations and awards for the top three overall men and women in each distance, this event caters to everyone from competitive runners to families with strollers. Don’t miss your chance to join the winter running tradition! Bib pick-up begins at 6:00 AM, with race starts at 7:00 AM for the half marathon and 7:30 AM for the 5K and 10K. Gather your friends and family and get ready to make unforgettable memories at the Polar Bear Run!
The Polar Bear Run promises not just a race, but an experience filled with professional chip timing for accurate results, free race photos, and a celebratory finish line party with music and high vibes. With on-course water stations and awards for the top three overall men and women in each distance, this event caters to everyone from competitive runners to families with strollers. Don’t miss your chance to join the winter running tradition! Bib pick-up begins at 6:00 AM, with race starts at 7:00 AM for the half marathon and 7:30 AM for the 5K and 10K. Gather your friends and family and get ready to make unforgettable memories at the Polar Bear Run!
Organiser's Description
SNOWFLAKE POLAR BEAR RUN
5K 10K HALF MARATHON
LONG BEACH, CA
JANUARY 18, 2026
BRACE YOURSELF FOR CRISP AIR, COOL MILES, AND THAT BRRR-BUT-WORTH-IT JANUARY ENERGY. THE POLAR BEAR RUN IS A WINTER TRADITION FOR RUNNERS WHO DONT HIBERNATE THEY LAYER UP, SHOW UP, AND EARN THEIR MILES THE COLD WAY. SNOWFLAKE
COLD MORNINGS. CLEAR SKIES. STRONG STRIDES. THIS IS WINTER RUNNING AT ITS BEST.
SNOWFLAKE WHATS INCLUDED
CHECK MARK PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING FOR ACCURATE RESULTS
FREE RACE PHOTOS DOWNLOAD AND SHARE YOUR FROSTY FINISH
FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
THREE ON-COURSE WATER STATIONS
FINISH LINE PARTY WITH MUSIC AND HIGH VIBES
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
ALL ARE WELCOME RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLER ATHLETES, AND ALL PACES.
WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PR OR JUST CHASING WARMTH AT THE FINISH LINE, THIS RUN IS FOR YOU.
BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES
BIB PICK-UP/ SAME DAY REGISTRATION:
6:00 AM 7:30 AM
RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON 7:00 AM
5K & 10K 7:30 AM
START LOCATION
5400 E OCEAN BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA 90803
PARKING
FREE STREET PARKING AVAILABLE
BEACH LOT PARKING AVAILABLE FOR $2.00 PER HOUR (PAY AT MACHINES)
AWARDS
TOP 3 OVERALL MEN & WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE
PODIUM CEREMONIES:
OVERALL WINNERS : 9:15 AM
5K 10K HALF MARATHON
LONG BEACH, CA
JANUARY 18, 2026
BRACE YOURSELF FOR CRISP AIR, COOL MILES, AND THAT BRRR-BUT-WORTH-IT JANUARY ENERGY. THE POLAR BEAR RUN IS A WINTER TRADITION FOR RUNNERS WHO DONT HIBERNATE THEY LAYER UP, SHOW UP, AND EARN THEIR MILES THE COLD WAY. SNOWFLAKE
COLD MORNINGS. CLEAR SKIES. STRONG STRIDES. THIS IS WINTER RUNNING AT ITS BEST.
SNOWFLAKE WHATS INCLUDED
CHECK MARK PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING FOR ACCURATE RESULTS
FREE RACE PHOTOS DOWNLOAD AND SHARE YOUR FROSTY FINISH
FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
THREE ON-COURSE WATER STATIONS
FINISH LINE PARTY WITH MUSIC AND HIGH VIBES
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
ALL ARE WELCOME RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLER ATHLETES, AND ALL PACES.
WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PR OR JUST CHASING WARMTH AT THE FINISH LINE, THIS RUN IS FOR YOU.
BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES
BIB PICK-UP/ SAME DAY REGISTRATION:
6:00 AM 7:30 AM
RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON 7:00 AM
5K & 10K 7:30 AM
START LOCATION
5400 E OCEAN BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA 90803
PARKING
FREE STREET PARKING AVAILABLE
BEACH LOT PARKING AVAILABLE FOR $2.00 PER HOUR (PAY AT MACHINES)
AWARDS
TOP 3 OVERALL MEN & WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE
PODIUM CEREMONIES:
OVERALL WINNERS : 9:15 AM
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5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 90814, CA, United States
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