2024 - - Polar Bear Winter Classic
2024 distances
Running
5K Run Walk
The 5K course is a fast course that starts and finishing in front of the Irsay Family YMCA.
10K Run Walk
The 10K uses the first part of the 5K then takes you into historic Bates Hendrix neighborhood and back.
The Bear (5K + 10K = 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.
The Cub 5K - (Ages 5 -13; runs with the 5K)
The Cub 10K (Ages 6 -13; runs with the 10K)
The Bear Cub: 5K + 10K = both races - (Ages 10 - 13 only)
Virtual 5k
Virtual 10k
Virtual Bear (5k + 10k)
Race date Weather
Conditions on February 24, 2024 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Indianapolis
- Polar Bear Winter Classic takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Indiana/Indianapolis.
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