NYC Parks Winter Series - Polar Bear Half Marathon & 5K
Race Date
Jan 23, 2027
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 258
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
4 years running
~53 finishers a year
shrinking
6% returning runners
limited extras
runners from 1 state
winner 1:17:12
typical high 37°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
24°
Afternoon (High)
37°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
65%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 258 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
258
Median time
2:04:04
Latest turnout
53
States
1
Turnout by year
2023–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the NYC Parks Winter Series - Polar Bear Half Marathon & 5K?
The NYC Parks Winter Series - Polar Bear Half Marathon & 5K is held on Saturday, January 23, 2027.
Where does the NYC Parks Winter Series - Polar Bear Half Marathon & 5K take place?
It takes place in Brooklyn, New York.
What distances does the NYC Parks Winter Series - Polar Bear Half Marathon & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K run.
Is the NYC Parks Winter Series - Polar Bear Half Marathon & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The NYC Parks Winter Series - Polar Bear Half Marathon & 5K is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the NYC Parks Winter Series - Polar Bear Half Marathon & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 258 runners who have completed the NYC Parks Winter Series - Polar Bear Half Marathon & 5K.
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