Pottstown Polar Run

JAN

1

2027

New Years Day event in Pottstown with a 5k, a 2.26 mile run/walk and new triathlon and duathlon formats that include a Polar Plunge and hot dog eating.

Fri 1 Jan 2027

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Website

5 kilometers

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Pottstown Polar Run

The Pottstown Polar Run takes place on January 1, 2027 at 140 College Drive, Pottstown, PA. The event offers race and fun run/walk options and introduces triathlon and duathlon formats in addition to the traditional runs.

Available distances:

3.1 miles 5k run / walk
2.26 miles run / walk

The triathlon and duathlon are multi‑leg formats that pair community traditions with racing. The sequence includes a Polar Plunge, a New Years Day tradition of eating one hot dog with sauerkraut, and a 5k run leg; triathlon participants must complete the 5k distance as the running portion.

The event is sponsored by the Manatawny Athletic Club and co‑hosted with the Borough of Pottstown Parks and Recreation. The Manatawny Athletic Club states its mission is to help people of varying athletic and fitness levels engage in healthy lifestyles through fun, community oriented, judgement‑free programming and events.

Registration opens November 6, 2026 and closes December 28, 2026. Fees listed for the run/walk events are $30 and for the triathlon and duathlon are $35. All participants receive a participant gift. Those in the triathlon or duathlon receive an additional eating bib with the Triathlon/Hot Dog logo and the year of participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.