42nd Annual Lake Waramaug Polar Bear Run
Warren, CT
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
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When
Sunday, February 28th, 2027
Where
Hopkins Vineyard, Warren CT
Distance
Typical weather
24–41°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
24–48°F
dry
2025
31–38°F
dry
2024
39–54°F
rain
2023
25–33°F
rain
2022
12–24°F
dry
2021
30–41°F
dry
2020
22–35°F
dry
2019
18–27°F
dry
2018
33–54°F
dry
2017
36–56°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Date: 2027-02-28
- Location: Hopkins Vineyard, Warren, CT
- Distance: 7.8 mile loop
- More Info: Lake Waramaug Polar Bear Run
Event Highlights
- Tradition: This annual winter tradition attracts hundreds of area runners.
- Volunteers: Powered by a team of more than 75 volunteers.
- Goal: Committed to delivering a fantastic experience for all participants.
- Charity: Raising both awareness and money for Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
Donation Milestone
- Previous Donations: We have donated over $57,000 to date.
- Future Goal: Running towards our next milestone of surpassing $100,000 in total donations.
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