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

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

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Also Offers

3.1 Miles6.2 Miles

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:13:39

10:12/mi

Winning Time

1:23:33

6:23/mi

Finishers (2026)

140

States Represented

2 / 50

Gender Split

35% Female65% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:203:30

FASTER 25%

1:54:35

MEDIAN

2:13:39

SLOWER 25%

2:31:47

Average runner age: 44

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (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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