45th Annual – Polar Bear Winter Classic – Indianapolis, IN 2027
Date
February 27, 2027
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Venue
1125 E Brookside Ave d9
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $70.00
Events
5K Run, 5 Mile Run, The Bear (5K + 5 Mile = both races), Virtual 5k, Virtual 5 Mile, Virtual Bear (5k + 5 Mile)
Includes
Wear the Bear Winter Hat
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
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