Indy Polar Bear

Indianapolis, IN, USA
17 Feb, 2024 (Sat)

Running

5 km, 10 km, 15 km

About the event

Saturday, February 17th - Polar Bear is Back! Irsay Family CityWay YMCA

Join us for one of the oldest races in Indianapolis: the 42nd Annual Polar Bear Winter Classic 5K, 10K & The Bear! This historic race is always strategically placed on the calendar on the third Saturday in February and the first major road race of the year in Indy.  The race offers a unique format including a 5K, 10K or The Bear (5K + 10K)  The Bear is the challenge that allows you to run both distances, one after the other, for a total of 9.30 miles.

BREAKING NEWS: SJC Racing is proud to bring back the Polar Bear Winter Classic for the 42nd year in 2024. 

Official Shirt, Medal and the Wear The Bear details coming soon...

Continuing with tradition, the Polar Bear Winter Classic offers cash prizes. age group awards in all three event distances. Post race celebration details coming soon...

Races offered by this event

5K Run Walk

17 Feb, 2024 (Sat) - 08:30
Running
5 km
Solo
On site
Road

The Bear (5K + 10K = both races)

17 Feb, 2024 (Sat) - 08:30
Running
15 km
Solo
On site
Road

10K Run Walk

17 Feb, 2024 (Sat) - 09:15
Running
10 km
Solo
On site
Road

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Results 2019: Indy Polar Bear 5K and 5 Mile

18 Feb, 2019 (Mon)

The Bear (5K + 5 Mil") Caleb Kerr grinded past more than 459 runners to win in 00:40:52. Tom Anderson secured second in this year’s race with a time of 00:40:57. Kevin Gries (00:43:09) made notched third place. For the women, it was Becca Downs (00:49:38) taking the top spot, followed by Kristina Tabor who finished with a time of 00:52:38. Finishing third was Ashley Kasten (00:53:05). Top 5 Men 1 Caleb Kerr 00:40:52 2 Tom Anderson 00:40:57 3 Kevin Gries 00:43:09 4 Eric Van Winkle 00:43:44 5 Mark Weghorst 00:45:21 Top 5 Women 1 Becca Downs 00:49:38 2 Kristina Tabor 00:52:38 3 Ashley Kasten 00:53:05 4 Chassity Mays 00:53:22 5 Alisha Wargel 00:53:46 Complete results 5 Mile Caleb Kerr took top honours by finishing the race in 00:40:52. He finished 5 seconds ahead of Tom Anderson. The third place went to Kevin Gries with a time of 00:43:09 For the women, Becca Downs took top honours by finishing the race in 00:49:38 . She bested Kristina Tabor who crossed the finish line 3 minutes behind her. Rounding out the top three was Ashley Kasten with a time of 00:53:05. Top 5 Men 1 Caleb Kerr 00:40:52 2 Tom Anderson 00:40:57 3 Kevin Gries 00:43:09 4 Eric Van Winkle 00:43:44 5 Mark Weghorst 00:45:21 Top 5 Women 1 Becca Downs 00:49:38 2 Kristina Tabor 00:52:38 3 Ashley Kasten 00:53:05 4 Chassity Mays 00:53:22 5 Alisha Wargel 00:53:46 Complete results 5K Caleb Kerr outpaced more then 951 runners to win in 00:40:52, followed by Tom Anderson who finished with a time of 00:40:57. Finishing third was Kevin Gries (00:43:09). In the women’s race, it was Becca Downs (00:49:38) taking the top spot, followed by Kristina Tabor who finished with a time of 00:52:38. Rounding out the top three was Ashley Kasten with a time of 00:53:05. Top 5 Men 1 Caleb Kerr 00:40:52 2 Tom Anderson 00:40:57 3 Kevin Gries 00:43:09 4 Eric Van Winkle 00:43:44 5 Mark Weghorst 00:45:21 Top 5 Women 1 Becca Downs 00:49:38 2 Kristina Tabor 00:52:38 3 Ashley Kasten 00:53:05 4 Chassity Mays 00:53:22 5 Alisha Wargel 00:53:46 Complete results
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