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Polar Bear Winter Classic
Polar Bear Winter Classic is a 5K, 5 Mile and The Bear (5K + 5 Mile) event held in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is usually held in February; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 800 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- February
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Field size
- ~800 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- February (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Distances
- 5K, 5 Mile, The Bear (5K + 5 Mile)
- Field size
- About 800 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- indypolarbear.com
- Official website
- indypolarbear.com
About the Polar Bear Winter Classic
A historic late-winter Indianapolis road race offering a 5K, 5-miler, or both combined as 'The Bear' to kick off the local racing season.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- 45th annual; Indy's first major road race of the year, hosted by Indy Runners
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Polar Bear Winter Classic: common questions
- When is the Polar Bear Winter Classic?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in February. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Polar Bear Winter Classic held?
- In Indianapolis, Indiana.
- What distances does the Polar Bear Winter Classic offer?
- 5K, 5 Mile and The Bear (5K + 5 Mile).
- How many people run the Polar Bear Winter Classic?
- About 800 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Polar Bear Winter Classic?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at indypolarbear.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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