FIRST LEG OF THE POLAR BEAR GRAND PRIX
For the 21st year, River City Races has been producing a series of races this winter to keep you motivated to stay out runnin' on the roads! The Polar Bear Grand Prix is three races in December, January and February. Enter all three here and in addition to each race goodie, the first 300 will receive a pair of touchscreen winter running gloves!
Each race in the series gets a finisher medal and at the end of the series they fit together to form the Polar Bear Grand Prix finisher medal!
RACE DETAILS
Four Kilometer (2.4 miles) run and walk on the Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park. Great way to kick off the 2025 running/walking season just a little early.
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:
- Long sleeve, gender specific race shirt
- Free race photography and photos with Rudolph
- Finisher medal
- Age Group Awards
- Awards for Overall, Masters and Grand Masters
- Team Challenge
- Costume Contest
- Virtual option
- Packet Mailing ($10 fee)
COSTUME CONTEST: More fun at the Reindeer Romp!
Let's see your best Christmas fun - Contest categories include:
- Most Christmasy
- Ugliest Sweater
- Best Hat
- Best Couple Costume
- Best Group Costume
- Best Stroller Costume
- Fastest Costumed Male & Female
Packet Mailing
Must register by 11/30/2024 for packet to be mailed before race date. IF YOU REGISTERED FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES PACKET MAILING.
THE POLAR BEAR GRAND PRIX TEAM CHALLENGE
for all three races!
The Polar Bear Grand Prix Team Challenge is open to any 3 to 5 person teams in three divisions: Male, Female, or Coed. Fastest three on each team are scored, the Coed team must score one woman. Your team can choose to participate in any individual or all three Polar Bear Grand Prix races. There will be a Team Challenge Polar Bear Grand Prix Award for any team that wins all three races in their division. You will not only compete for team awards; each team member is also eligible for an individual time and awards! There is no additional fee to participate in the Polar Bear Grand Prix Team Challenge.
Each member of the winning team in each division will receive a personalized Team Challenge pullover.
We have a charity partner to the Reindeer Romp, The Olmsted Parks Conservancy! Louisville has the greatest parks system in the country and we all enjoy running and walking in them. Help maintain their beauty by donating and/or fundraising! It's easy and fun and if you raise $150 or more your entry is FREE! More details on how to fundraise or the option to make a donation when you register.
Registration fees
4k Run/Walk Closed
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4k Virtual Closed
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Kit shipping is included in your virtual registration*. Registration after December 3rd you may receiver your packet in the mail after the race date or you may pick it up or have someone pick it up for you at packet pickup.
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Course Map
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Friday, December 13th from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Ken Combs Running Store, 4137 Shelbyville Rd.
Race Day Parking
There is a small lot and marked spots on the road at Hogan's Fountain and spots all around the Scenic Loop but it is limited so if you can, carpool, have someone drop you off or park further around the Scenic Loop, please do. Many folks will park around the Loop and run to the start/finish as their warmup. Please do not park on the grass or you may get a ticket or towed by the Parks Department.
PLEASE NOTE: In the past we have had problems with participants who have parked on the Scenic Loop in front of and behind the start/finish line leaving before the race is over and driving through runners still finishing. This is VERY dangerous and inconsiderate. If you must leave before the race is over (everyone should be finished by 9:45-10:00 a.m.) you can park inside the red circle area and walk on the trails to Hogan's Fountain (the green dotted line or south of the start/finish line.
Breakfast Food Truck
We're trying something new this year! The Fat Egg food truck will be on hand cracking eggs and filling bellies.
Hang around after the race enjoying an amazing breakfast while we draw for door prizes and the awards ceremony or get something to go. Breakfast sammies, burritos, tacos and more.
Door Prizes Galore!
We've got lots of fun door prizes this weekend at the Reindeer Romp. Stick around after the race and we'll have door prize drawings along with the costume contest and race award ceremony. Make sure you go to the Picnic Pavilion as soon as you finish to get your door prize ticket.
Door prizes include:
- 3 nutritional gift bags from KCRS. Each gift bag has: Huma gel, LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix, Bonk Breaker Energy Chews, Azoia Plant Based Energy Gel, Hammer Raw Energy Bar, and fun stocking stuffers.
- Gift basket from Primo Oils & Vinegars
- Five class package from Shred 4/15
- Ponya bands
- Olmsted Parks Conservancy
- I RUN River City Races 1/4 zip, long & short sleeve shirts
- Registrations for River City Races events
Results and Photos
Scan the QR Code on your bib or click here for race results AND FREE FINISHER PHOTOS and make sure to stick around if you won an award.
Ken Combs Running Store Training - Get Yourself Ready to PR the Polar Bear Grand Prix
Join us for #TuesdayTrackNight every Tuesday at 6:30 pm in Saint Matthews! Tuesday Track Night is a free run/walk workout that’s geared for the 5k distance and up.
Ready to crush your next goal? If you’re ready to complete the Polar Bear Grand Prix series, or improve your personal best, and train with like minded individuals, we’d love to see you out there.
All paces and experience levels are always welcome. Don’t forget to join our Tuesday Track Night Facebook Group for support, updates, and tips!
Here’s a sample workout:
✅ 1 mile easy to warm up
✅ 6-8 x 200 meter repeats with 100 meter recovery
✅ 10 minute cool down
It’s the perfect mix of fun and speed work to get your legs primed for race day! All paces and levels of experience are welcome. See you there!
#werunlou #wewalklou #kencombsrunningstore #rivercityraces #polarbeargrandprix
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | David S Sedlak | $16.83 |
| 2 | Chuck Barnes | $11.50 |
| 3 | Anonymous | $11.50 |
Top teams
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Galloping GeezersRaised:$16.83 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for David
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David SedlakRaised: $16.83 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Angela
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Angela YannRaised: $5.00 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Camille Estes
- runrivercity@gmail.com
- Phone
- 5023861502
- Website
- Visit website
