This race is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series. Run six races on our calendar and get a Run the 502 Finisher Medal with charms of all the races finished. Click here for more details and to register for the Run the 502.
SECOND LEG OF THE POLAR BEAR GRAND PRIX
For the 22nd 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 an extra race goodie!
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!
Entry fee includes:
- Long sleeve 1/4 zip tech shirt*
- Finisher medal
- Free race photography
- Age Group Awards
- Awards for Overall, Masters and Grand Masters
- Team competition
Race shirt guaranteed to the first 500 registered.
*subject to change
AWARDS
Awards for the top three male and female, master and grandmaster. Top three in each age group, 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over
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 for the Frostbite 5k, 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 registration is free! More details on how to fundraise or the option to make a donation when you register.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k
Price changes in 12 days 19 hours-
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Register for 5k$33.78Now registering Nov 30 – Dec 30
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$39.14Dec 31 – Jan 9
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$44.52
Race day
Jan 9 – Jan 10
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Virtual 5k
Price changes in 12 days 19 hours-
A virtual race can be completed on your own, at your own location. You will then be able to submit your virtual results from Thursday, January 8th until midnight, Sunday, January, 11th. On Monday, January 12th you'll be able to download your Finisher Certificate and see your rankings. Instructions on how to submit your time will be sent Wednesday, January 7th.
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Register for Virtual 5k$33.78Now registering Nov 30 – Dec 30
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$39.14Dec 31 – Jan 9
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$44.52
Race day
Jan 9 – Jan 10
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Virtual 5k with Packet Mailing
Price changes in 12 days 19 hours-
A virtual race can be completed on your own, at your own location. You will then be able to submit your virtual results from Thursday, January 8th until midnight, Sunday, January, 11th. On Monday, January 12th you'll be able to download your Finisher Certificate and see your rankings. Instructions on how to submit your time will be sent Wednesday, January 7th.
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Register for Virtual 5k with Packet Mailing$44.52Now registering Nov 30 – Dec 30
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$49.88Dec 31 – Jan 9
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$55.25
Race day
Jan 9 – Jan 10
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Course Map
Finisher Medal
Each race in the Polar Bear Grand Prix has it’s own finisher medal and at the end, if you earn all three, they fit together to make a Polar Bear Grand Prix finisher medal. Shown below are the Reindeer Romp 4k and Frostbite 5k and how they fit together.
The medal for just the Frostbite 5k is shown below.
Awards
Ken Combs Running Store gift certificates ($50/$40/$30) to the top three male and female overall, first male and female master and grandmaster ($30). Ken Combs Running Store gift certificates ($30/$20/$15) to the top three male and female in each of the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 & over will receive a medal that slides over the ribbon on the finisher medal to commemorate your finish! It can also double as a bottle opener!
Race Shirt & Size Chart
Pre-Race Packet Pickup and Late Registration
Friday, January 9th at Ken Combs Running Store, 4137 Shelbyville Rd. from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Race day at the Stegner Pavilion at Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park starting at 8:00 a.m.
Race Day Packet Pickup and Late Registration
Race day at the Rugby Field on the Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park starting at 8:00 a.m.
Race Day Parking
PARKING IS VERY LIMITED SO GET THERE EARLY OR IF YOU CAN CARPOOL, HAVE SOMEONE DROP YOU OFF OR PARK FURTHER AROUND THE SCENIC LOOP AND WALK
There is a small lot and marked spots on the road at the Rugby Field 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 DO NOT LEAVE WHILE PARTICIPANTS ARE STILL FINISHING
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emily Nolan | $54.10 |
| 2 | Sarah Robbins | $50.00 |
| 3 | Mary Jones | $27.48 |
Top teams
| 1 |
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Chilly Willie'sRaised:$79.18 |
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| 2 |
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Running WildRaised:$11.50 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Xander
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Xander StewartRaised: $67.68 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Camille Estes
- Phone
- 502-386-1502
- Website
- Visit website
