Polar Bear 5K

JAN

18

2026

Join the Polar Bear 5K at Washington Park in Denver on Jan 18 2026 for a chilly 5 kilometer run or walk with a kids fun run around 200 meters. Expect a long sleeve shirt, finisher medal, free photos and a visit from Polie the mascot.

Sun 18 Jan 2026

Denver, Colorado

Website

5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Polar Bear 5K is a RunDenver Series event in Denver scheduled for January 18, 2026. The course is based at Washington Park, listed at South Franklin Street and East Mississippi Avenue. The main distance is a 5-kilometer run/walk, and the event includes a free kids fun run of approximately 200 m for children 8 and under. A virtual 5K option is available; participant materials for virtual entries will be mailed.

Details

Distance: 5K; Kids Fun Run ~200 m.

Participants receive a long-sleeve event shirt and a custom finisher medal. The event provides free race photos and finish-line refreshments. A polar bear mascot, Polie, makes an appearance during the event. Packet pickup is available in advance at Road Runner Sports on the day before the race and at the start area on event day. The event is produced by HAL Sports and is part of the five-event RunDenver Series.

Charity partners include the Colorado Gynecologic Cancer Alliance and the Fetal Health Foundation. Sponsors listed for this event include Badass Coffee and Road Runner Sports. Registration categories shown in the event information include adult, youth (17 and under), senior (60 and over), and virtual entries with listed fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.