Saturday, February 19th
Irsay Family CityWay YMCA
Join us for one of the oldest races in Indianapolis: the 40th 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 and the first major road race of the year in Indy. The race offers a unique format including a 5K, 10K or The Bear (5K + 10K) The Bear is the challenge that allows you to run both distances, 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 + maybe something special for the 40th anniversary!
THE HAT IS BACK! #WearTheBear! .
The #WearTheBear hat has become a must have for Indy-area runners!
Registration fees
Polar Bear 5K
Price changes in 25 days 19 hours-
Special Pricing for Youth Under 14: $20
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$35.00Feb 23 – Dec 31
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Register for Polar Bear 5K$40.00Now registering Jan 1 – Feb 13
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$45.00Feb 14 – Feb 18
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ClosedFeb 18 – Feb 19
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$50.00 – Packet Pickup & Race Day
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Polar Bear 10K
Price changes in 25 days 19 hours-
Special Pricing for Youth Under 14: $20
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$40.00Feb 23 – Dec 31
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Register for Polar Bear 10K$45.00Now registering Jan 1 – Feb 13
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$50.00Feb 14 – Feb 18
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ClosedFeb 18 – Feb 19
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$55.00 – Packet Pickup & Race Day
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The Bear: Run the 5K and the 10K
Price changes in 25 days 19 hours-
Youth Fee (Under 14): $25
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$45.00Feb 23 – Dec 31
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Register for The Bear: Run the 5K and the 10K$50.00Now registering Jan 1 – Feb 13
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$55.00Feb 14 – Feb 18
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ClosedFeb 18 – Feb 19
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$60.00 – Packet Pickup & Race Day
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Winter Classic Virtual Runner
The Winter Classic Virtual runner can run any of the three distances; 5K, 10K or The Bear. Virtual runners receive the official bib, shirt, medal and the Wear The Bear hat if registered in the first 1,200 registrations.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- todd@carmelmarathon.com
- Website
- Visit website
