Polar Bear Winter Classic

Name: Polar Bear Winter Classic
Start: 2026-02-28
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Indianapolis

FEB

2026

Join the 44th Polar Bear Winter Classic in Indianapolis on February 28, 2026 at Fowling Warehouse. Pick a 5K, 5 Mile or The Bear combo, race in person or virtually, and celebrate inside with swag, awards and winter fun.

Sat 28 Feb 2026

Indianapolis, Indiana

Website Registration

8 miles 5 miles 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Polar Bear Winter Classic is scheduled for February 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, IN. The race is organized by SJC Racing and will start and finish at a new location - Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis. The event is presented as the 44th annual running of the Polar Bear Winter Classic and is held in the second half of February.

Race options, entry and extras

The event offers in-person and virtual options and a combination challenge called The Bear. Entry fees and deadlines are listed on the organizer page; early pricing increases after December 7, 2025. Runners registered before February 1 receive a finisher medal and a "Wear the Bear" winter hat. Optional apparel is available during registration or from the race store. The event includes cash prizes and age-group awards for all three race options. Post-race activities will take place inside the Fowling Warehouse.

Distances