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Pottstown Polar Run
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Pottstown Polar Run

Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States View on map
Jan 01, 2027 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Start 2027 off right by joining us for our Polar Run 5k or 2.27 mile race and fun run/walk.  The Polar Run has been created as a key component in an overall effort to raise awareness throughout the tri-county area of the importance of being physically active.  This 5k or 2.26 mile race or fun run/walk is being held in conjunction with the 17th Annual Polar Plunge hosted by Pottstown Parks & Recreation. 

NEW THIS YEAR!  A TRIATHLON OR DUATHLON OPTION!  

Leg 1 @ 10:30 AM- Participate in Polar Plunge (Starts Promptly) 

Leg 2 @ 10:45 AM- Participate in the New Years Day Tradition of eating one hot dog with sauerkraut 

Leg 3 @ 11:00 AM- Run the Pottstown Polar Run 5k (Must run 5k distance)

Sponsored by the Manatawny Athletic Club, whose sole mission is to help people of varying athletic and fitness levels engage in healthy lifestyles through fun, community oriented, judgement-free programming and events, the Polar Run promises to be a fun and uniquely-exhilarating way to kick off 2026!  This event is co-hosted with the Borough of Pottstown Parks and Recreation.

All participants receive a participant gift.  Those participating in the Triathlon/Duathlon will receive an additional bib for eating purposes with the Triathlon/Hot Dog Logo on it and the year of participation.  

Pick your distance

Running

Pottstown Polar Run- 5k Run/Walk

Jan 01, 2027 5K 11:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Pottstown Polar Run- 2.26 Mile Run/Walk

Jan 01, 2027 3.6K 11:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Triathlon

Pottstown Polar Run- Triathlon 🏊‍♂️ 🌭 🏃

Jan 01, 2027 Pottstown Polar Run- Triathlon 🏊‍♂️ 🌭 🏃 10:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Duathlon

Pottstown Polar Run- Duathlon 🌭 🏃

Jan 01, 2027 Pottstown Polar Run- Duathlon 🌭 🏃 10:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Pottstown, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) -4.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 1.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -11.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -3.8°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
24.6
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.6mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
56.4%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on January 1, 2027 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on January 1, 2027 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 22m

The sun rises at 7:25 AM and sets at 4:47 PM local time (EST) in Pottstown on January 1, 2027 — 9h 22m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 17 Pottstown events

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