Pottstown Polar Run

❄️ Pottstown Polar Run Overview

Start 2026 off right by joining us for our Polar Run 5k or 2.26 mile race and fun run/walk. The Polar Run has been created as a key component in an overall effort to raise awareness throughout the tri-county area of the importance of being physically active. This 5k or 2.26 mile race or fun run/walk is being held in conjunction with the 16th Annual Polar Plunge hosted by Pottstown Parks & Recreation.

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

• Date: January 1, 2026
• Location: 140 College Drive, Pottstown, PA
• Race URL: Pottstown Polar Run
• New This Year: A Triathlon or Duathlon option!

⏰ Race Schedule

• Leg 1: 10:30 AM - Participate in Polar Plunge (Starts Promptly)
• Leg 2: 10:45 AM - Participate in the New Years Day Tradition of eating one hot dog with sauerkraut
• Leg 3: 11:00 AM - Run the Pottstown Polar Run 5k (Must run 5k distance)

🎖️ Participant Information

Sponsored by the Manatawny Athletic Club, whose sole mission is to help people of varying athletic and fitness levels engage in healthy lifestyles through fun, community-oriented, judgement-free programming and events, the Polar Run promises to be a fun and uniquely-exhilarating way to kick off 2026! This event is co-hosted with the Borough of Pottstown Parks and Recreation.

• Medals: All participants receive a Medal and are eligible for AG award / participant gift.
• Triathlon/Duathlon: Participants will receive an additional bib for eating purposes with the Triathlon/Hot Dog Logo on it and the year of participation.