SJC Racing is proud to continue the tradition of one of the oldest races in Indianapolis: the 44th Annual Polar Bear Winter Classic.
This year will feature a new location starting from the Fowling Warehouse!
This historic race is strategically placed on the calendar during the second half of February to be the first major road race of the year in Indy. The race offers a unique format including a 5K, 5 Mile or The Bear (5K + 5 Mile) The Bear is the challenge that allows you to run both distances, one after the other, for a total of 8.1 miles.
SWAG - All runners registered before February 1 receive a finisher medal and "Wear the Bear" winter hat. We also have an optional long sleeve and hoodie available as an add on during registration or directly from the race store.
Continuing with tradition, the Polar Bear Winter Classic offers cash prizes. age group awards in all three event distances. Post-race celebration will be inside at the Fowling Warehouse.
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$40.00
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 5K Run Walk
Type — Running
08:30
$35.00
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — The Bear (5K + 10K = both races)
Type — Running
08:30
$45.00
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 13.05K
Type — Running
08:30
$50.00
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — The Bear Cub: 5K + 10K = both races - (Ages 10 - 13 only)
Type — Running
08:30
$35.00
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — The Cub 5K - (Ages 5 -13; runs with the 5K)
Type — Running
08:30
$20.00
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:30
$45.00
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 5 Miles
Type — Running
08:30
$45.00
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$40.00
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 15K
Type — Running
08:30
$50.00
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 13.05K
Type — Running
08:30
$50.00
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 10K Run Walk
Type — Running
09:15
$40.00
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 5 Miles
Type — Running
09:15
$45.00
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 5 Miles
Type — Running
09:15
$40.00
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — The Cub 10K (Ages 6 -13; runs with the 10K)
Type — Running
09:15
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Indianapolis.
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