Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs logo

Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Saturday, January 23, 2027

Long Beach, California

$49Price
43Runners
1/23/2027 07:00Start

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

Race Details

Race Day

Saturday, January 23, 2027 · 1/23/2027 07:00

Start Location

5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90814

Course

Loop

Also Offers

3.1 Miles6.2 Miles

Registration

Register online — $49

Race Website

Official race information

Race Performance

Median Finish

2:06:40

9:40/mi pace

Winning Time

1:35:38

7:18/mi pace

Finishers (2025)

43

30% female · 67% male

Reach

5 states

Avg age: 32

Finish Time Distribution (2025)

1:56:10

Top 25%

2:23:10

Top 75%

Historical Weather

Avg High

64°F

Avg Low

46°F

Precip

0.11 in

🍃

Wind

10 mph

66% humidity·Based on 5-year historical data

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