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.
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
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$25.00
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Register for 4k Run/Walk$30.00
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4k Virtual
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Kit shipping is included in your virtual registration
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$25.00
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Register for 4k Virtual$30.00
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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.
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!
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Camille Estes
- runrivercity@gmail.com
- Phone
- 5023861502
- Website
- Visit website
