Polar Bear 5K
Denver, CO
Sun, Jan 17, 2027
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Sunday, January 17th, 2027
1700 E Louisiana Ave, Denver CO
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17–41°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2026
21–33°F
dry
2025
24–51°F
dry
2024
8–34°F
dry
2023
19–35°F
rain
2022
21–57°F
dry
2021
26–48°F
dry
2020
22–52°F
dry
2019
18–48°F
dry
2018
16–51°F
dry
2017
7–48°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
You run faster when it's cold, right? Come Run for the 🥶Chill of it...all the "cool" runners are doing it!
Race Highlights
- Participants receive: some super fantastic running socks!
- FREE Photos: posted right alongside your race results!
- Chill refreshments: at the finish line.
- Free Kids Fun Run: approximately a 200-meter run for those 8 & Under.
- Special appearance: by Polie the Polar Bear.
- Custom Finisher Medal: with a super chill design!!!
New This Year
~ Coat drive for the community. We encourage you to check your closets and consider donating that coat you haven't worn in a while or that your child has grown out of... Thank you in advance!
Packet Pickup
- Advance pick-up: Saturday, January 16, 2027, details TBD.
- Race day pick-up: opens at 8:00 a.m. near the start line at Washington Park.
Event Series
The Polar Bear 5K Run/Walk is part of the RunDenver Series.
Schedule of Events
- 8:00 AM: Registration/Packet Pickup opens
- 8:40 AM: Polie's Kids Fun Run Start (200 meters)
- 9:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk Starts
- 10:00 AM: Awards & Costume Contest
Join Us!
Location: 1700 E Louisiana Ave, Denver, CO.
Race URL: Polar Bear 5K Registration
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