Polar Bear Run - Selma

JAN

2026

Join the Polar Bear Run in Selma for a lively 5K through town and neighborhood streets, with pets welcome to run free. Proceeds benefit Isaiah 117 House, making this a fun, family friendly winter race that gives back.

Sat 24 Jan 2026

Selma, North Carolina

Registration

5 kilometers

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Polar Bear Run : Selma, NC

The Polar Bear Run is a 5K road run on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Selma, North Carolina. The event start and finish are at or near 201 N Webb Street, Selma, NC 27576. The course begins in the Town of Selma, goes through a local community, and returns to downtown Selma. Pets are permitted to participate; the listing states "PETS RUN FREE."

The event is officially timed by Run The East, LLC. Registration prices increase after January 12, 2026. Early registration through January 11 offers reduced rates: adults (18 and over) $25, youth (ages 10-17) $15, and free for children under 10. From January 12 until race day the rates are adults $35, youth $25, and under 10 free. A T-shirt is included for registrations completed by January 11.

Charity and donations

The run benefits Isaiah 117 House, a local nonprofit in Johnston County. Organizers list current needs for donations, which are welcome on race day: gift cards (McDonalds, Chick-Fil-A), individually packed snacks, shoes of all sizes, and teen hygiene items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km