Polar Prowl
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Event overview
The All-Out Polar Prowl takes place on January 10, 2026, in Arvada, Colorado. Organized by All-Out, the event is held at the Stenger Sports Complex with course routing on the Van Bibber Creek Trail. The 2026 edition is the 13th annual Polar Prowl and has been designated an official BOLDERBoulder qualifying event. Organizers describe the course as relatively flat and spectator-friendly, with views of Arvada open spaces and Table Mountain.
Race options and features
Race distances offered:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- VIRTUAL Half Marathon
- VIRTUAL 10K
- VIRTUAL 5K
The 2026 event introduces new art and design, including a new banner and finish line arch, updated race shirt and medal, and new alumni brag tags. Age-based pricing is available for participants younger than 15 and for seniors 65 and older. Overall winners receive cash prizes. Virtual entries allow participants to run anywhere.
Beneficiary
The event benefits Penguins International, a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on penguin conservation, education, and research. Described projects include incubator support for Endangered African Penguins, nest box building for Humboldt Penguins, and funding Emperor Penguin research with GPS tracking tags. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
