Polar Bear Run - Fergus

JAN

24

2026

Run the Polar Bear Run in Elora on Jan 24 with 10K, 5K and 3K trail routes along the Grand River for a scenic winter challenge. Finishers get a T shirt and medal while proceeds support Grace Christian Fellowship's youth mission program.

Sat 24 Jan 2026

Fergus, Ontario

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10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event

The Polar Bear Run - 2026 takes place on January 24, 2026 in Elora, Centre Wellington, Ontario, Canada. The event offers trail running and a trail run/walk on local trails in Elora and Fergus, including sections along the Grand River. The listed distances are:

10K trail run
5K trail run
3K trail run/walk

Format and purpose

Courses are described as trail routes that may include snow and ice. The event includes participant items and post-event provisions such as a T-shirt, a finisher medal for each participant, prizes, snacks, and post-race coffee. Awards include medals for participants and a named trophy for the fastest male and fastest female, plus additional prizes for other contestants.

All proceeds from the event are designated for Grace Christian Fellowship's Mission Immersion Program (MIP). MIP is described as a youth development program that prepares teenagers for international service; the program has previously traveled to Panama and plans further travel related to work with the Ngäbe people of Panama and Costa Rica. Sponsors are listed for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

Polar Bear 10k Trail Run

5 km

Polar Bear 5k Trail Run

Polar Bear 3k Trail Run/walk