Join us for one of the oldest races in Indianapolis: the 38th Annual Polar Bear Winter Classic 5K, 10K & The Bear! This historic race is always strategically placed on the calendar on the third Saturday in February (February 15, 2020) to help you gauge how your spring training is progressing. The race will offer a 5K, 10K or The Bear (5K + 10K) The Bear is the challenge that allows you to run both events, one after the other, for a total of 9.30 miles.
Continuing with tradition, the Polar Bear Winter Classic offers cash prizes plus age group awards in all three event distances!
THE HAT IS BACK! #WearTheBear! . 
The #WearTheBear hat has become a must have for Indy-area runners!
Registration fees
Polar Bear 5K Closed
Online registration closed-
Special Pricing for Youth Under 14: $20
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$40.00Feb 19 – Dec 31
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$45.00Jan 1 – Feb 13
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$50.00 – Packet Pickup & Race Day
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Polar Bear 10K Closed
Online registration closed-
Special Pricing for Youth Under 14: $20
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$45.00Feb 19 – Dec 31
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$50.00Jan 1 – Feb 13
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$55.00 – Packet Pickup & Race Day
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The Bear: Run the 5K and the 10K Closed
Online registration closed-
Youth Fee (Under 14): $25
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$50.00Feb 19 – Dec 31
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$55.00Jan 1 – Feb 13
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$60.00 – Packet Pickup & Race Day
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The Cub - A race for the Kids! 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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$15.00Feb 19 - Feb 13
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- todd@carmelmarathon.com
