Join us for one of the oldest races in Indianapolis: the 37th Annual Polar Bear Presented by Franciscan Health! This historic race is always strategically placed on the calendar on the third Saturday in February (February 16, 2019) to help you gauge how your spring training is progressing. The race will once again offer a 5M, 5K or "The Bear." The Bear is the challenge that allows you to run both events, one after the other, for a total of 8.1 miles.
New for 2019 is The Cub; a race for younger runners. More details to com.
Continuing with tradition, the Polar Bear offers cash prizes plus age group awards in all three event distances!
THE HAT IS BACK! #Wear the Bear! In additional to the specially-designed 2019 Polar Bear medal, we are bringing back the Wear The Bear stocking hat by popular demand.
Registration fees
Polar Bear 5K - 15 and older | Closed
Online registration closed-
Special Pricing for Youth Under 14: $20
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ClosedSep 23 – Dec 31
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$40.00Jan 1 – Feb 14
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ClosedFeb 14 – Feb 14
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Polar Bear 5 Mile (15 and older) | Closed
Online registration closed-
Special Pricing for Youth Under 14: $20
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ClosedSep 23 – Dec 31
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$45.00Jan 1 – Feb 14
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ClosedFeb 14 – Feb 14
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The Bear: Run the 5K and the 5 Mile Closed
Online registration closed-
Youth Fee (Under 14): $25
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ClosedSep 23 – Dec 31
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$50.00Jan 1 – Feb 14
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ClosedFeb 14 – Feb 14
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The Cub - NEW for 2019 Closed
Online registration closed-
A fun run for kids aged 14 and under to run around the block and finishing in the actual finish line
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ClosedSep 23 – Dec 31
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$15.00Jan 1 – Feb 14
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ClosedFeb 14 – Feb 14
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- todd@carmelmarathon.com