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Saturday, February 27th, 2027
1125 E Brookside Ave d9, Indianapolis IN
5K
31–50°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
35–60°F
dry
2025
36–53°F
dry
2024
55–68°F
rain
2023
44–60°F
rain
2022
23–47°F
dry
2021
39–56°F
dry
2020
22–33°F
dry
2019
27–46°F
dry
2018
34–60°F
dry
2017
38–54°F
dry
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About this race
Saturday, February 27th - Polar Bear Winter Classic
Fowling Warehouse IndianapolisSJC 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 Winter Classic offers cash prizes. age group awards in all three event distances. Post-race celebration will be inside at the Fowling Warehouse.
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