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- Polar Bear Winter Classic

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Feb 27, 2027
Running

About this race

Saturday, February 27th - Polar Bear Winter Classic

Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis

SJC Racing is proud to continue the tradition of one of the oldest races in Indianapolis: the 45th Annual Polar Bear Winter Classic.

We heard great feedback about the new location, and we'll be back at Fowling Warehouse for 2027! 

This historic race is strategically placed on the calendar during the second half of February to be the first major road race of the year in Indy.  The race offers a unique format including a 5K, 5 Mile or The Bear (5K + 5 Mile)  The Bear is the challenge that allows you to run both distances, one after the other, for a total of 8.1 miles.

SWAG - The first 1000 registrants are guaranteed a finisher medal and "Wear the Bear" winter hat (watch your email and our Facebook page for alerts as we get close to hitting 1000). We also have an optional long sleeve and hoodie available as an add on during registration or directly from the race store.

Continuing with tradition, the Polar Bear Winter Classic offers cash prizes. age group awards in all three event distances. Post-race celebration will be inside at the Fowling Warehouse. 

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run

Feb 27, 2027 5K 8:30 AM
$40.00
Open

5 Mile Run

Feb 27, 2027 8K 9:15 AM
$45.00
Open

The Bear (5K + 5 Mile = both races)

The Bear, running both races, is a tough one. This is why it has become a must do for those in Spring Training.

Feb 27, 2027 13.1K 8:30 AM
$50.00
Open

Virtual 5k

Feb 27, 2027 5K 8:30 AM
$40.00
Open

Virtual 5 Mile

Feb 27, 2027 8K 8:30 AM
$45.00
Open

Virtual Bear (5k + 5 Mile)

Feb 27, 2027 13.1K 8:30 AM
$50.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 7 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Indianapolis.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) -1.6° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 8.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) -7.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 5.8°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
20.5
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.5mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
65.5%

About Indianapolis

- Polar Bear Winter Classic takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Indiana/Indianapolis.

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