Polar Bear Run - 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
- Date Sat 11th January 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $27.49 - $42.33
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating winter experience at the Polar Bear Run on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the scenic Long Beach, Los Angeles! This vibrant event invites runners, walkers, and adventurers of all levels to embrace the chilly season while enjoying the stunning coastal views. Participants can choose from three exciting race distances: the spirited 5K, the challenging 10K, and the impressive Half Marathon.
The Polar Bear Run promises a fun-filled atmosphere with well-marked courses that ensure safety and accessibility for everyone. Starting at 5400 Ocean Ave, the event kicks off bright and early, with bib pick-up from 6:00 AM to 7:35 AM. The Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 7:30 AM. Join in the festivities, and don't miss the podium award ceremonies celebrating the top three men and women in each distance, held at 8:45 AM and 9:30 AM respectively. With free street parking and a community-driven spirit, the Polar Bear Run is the perfect way to kick off your running season while promoting health, wellness, and positive vibes.
The Polar Bear Run promises a fun-filled atmosphere with well-marked courses that ensure safety and accessibility for everyone. Starting at 5400 Ocean Ave, the event kicks off bright and early, with bib pick-up from 6:00 AM to 7:35 AM. The Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 7:30 AM. Join in the festivities, and don't miss the podium award ceremonies celebrating the top three men and women in each distance, held at 8:45 AM and 9:30 AM respectively. With free street parking and a community-driven spirit, the Polar Bear Run is the perfect way to kick off your running season while promoting health, wellness, and positive vibes.
Organiser's Description
ARE YOU READY TO EMBRACE WINTER IN ALL ITS GLORY? THE POLAR BEAR RUN IS CALLING ALL RUNNERS, ADVENTURERS, AND COLD-WEATHER WARRIORS!
WHY CALILFLOW RUNS?
CALIFLOW RUNS IS DEDICATED TO CREATING INCLUSIVE, ENERGETIC, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RUNNING EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE YOU. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE VIBES THROUGH RACES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE, FUN, AND INFUSED WITH THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF THE GOLDEN STATE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? EVERYONE - RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS - ALL ARE WELCOME
ABOUT OUR COURSES: OUR COURSES ARE OPEN, WHICH MEANS YOU'LL BE SHARING THE PATH WITH OTHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BEACHGOERS. SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY, SO PLEASE STAY ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE OF THE BEACH PATH. THE COURSES ARE WELL-MARKED, WITH WATER STATIONS AND RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ALONG THE WAY.
COURSE INFORMATION: HTTPS://WWW.CALIVIBERUNS.COM/W/CALIVIBERUNS/PAGE/SANTAMONICACOURSE [https://www.caliviberuns.com/w/CaliVibeRuns/Page/SantaMonicaCourse]
BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM END 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K, 10K, 15K & 10 MILER START TIME: 7:30 AM
START LOCATION:5400 OCEAN AVE
LONG BEACH, CA US 90803
PARKING INFORMATION:
STREET PARKING IS FREE. PARKING MACHINES ARE $2.00 PER HOUR.
AWARDS:
THE TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR 5K/10K AT 8:45 AM
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR HALF MARATHONERS AT 9:30 AM
WHY CALILFLOW RUNS?
CALIFLOW RUNS IS DEDICATED TO CREATING INCLUSIVE, ENERGETIC, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RUNNING EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE YOU. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE VIBES THROUGH RACES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE, FUN, AND INFUSED WITH THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF THE GOLDEN STATE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? EVERYONE - RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS - ALL ARE WELCOME
ABOUT OUR COURSES: OUR COURSES ARE OPEN, WHICH MEANS YOU'LL BE SHARING THE PATH WITH OTHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BEACHGOERS. SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY, SO PLEASE STAY ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE OF THE BEACH PATH. THE COURSES ARE WELL-MARKED, WITH WATER STATIONS AND RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ALONG THE WAY.
COURSE INFORMATION: HTTPS://WWW.CALIVIBERUNS.COM/W/CALIVIBERUNS/PAGE/SANTAMONICACOURSE [https://www.caliviberuns.com/w/CaliVibeRuns/Page/SantaMonicaCourse]
BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM END 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K, 10K, 15K & 10 MILER START TIME: 7:30 AM
START LOCATION:5400 OCEAN AVE
LONG BEACH, CA US 90803
PARKING INFORMATION:
STREET PARKING IS FREE. PARKING MACHINES ARE $2.00 PER HOUR.
AWARDS:
THE TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR 5K/10K AT 8:45 AM
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR HALF MARATHONERS AT 9:30 AM
Polar Bear Run - 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon