
Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Race Date
Jan 23, 2027
Location
Long Beach, CA
The Experience
🐻❄️ Polar Bear Run 5K • 10K • Half Marathon 📍 Long Beach, CA 📅 January 18, 2026 Brace yourself for crisp air, cool miles, and that brrr-but-worth-it January energy. The Polar Bear Run is a winter tradition for runners who don’t hibernate — they layer up, show up, and earn their miles the cold way. ❄️ Cold mornings. Clear skies. Strong strides. This is winter running at its best. ❄️ What’s Included ✔ Professional Chip Timing for accurate results 📸 Free Race Photos – download and share your frosty finish 🎖️ Finisher Medal for All Participants 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 💧 Three On-Course Water Stations 🎉 Finish Line Party with music and high vibes 🧤 Who Can Participate? All are welcome — runners, walkers, stroller athletes, and all paces. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just chasing warmth at the finish line, this run is for you. 🕒 Bib Pick-Up & Start Times Bib Pick-Up/ Same Day Registration: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM 📍 Race Ready Athletics Tent Start Times: 🏁 Half Marathon – 7:00 AM 🏁 5K & 10K – 7:30 AM 📍 Start Location 5400 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803 🚗 Parking • Free street parking available • Beach lot parking available for $2.00 per hour (pay at machines) 🏆 Awards Top 3 Overall Men & Women in each distance 🎤 Podium Ceremonies: Overall Winners : 9:15 AM
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Start Time
7:00 AM
Start Location
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90814
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
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Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
46°
Afternoon (High)
64°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
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