
Long Beach, United States of America · Saturday 23 January 2027
🐻❄️ Polar Bear Run 5K • 10K • Half Marathon 📍 Long Beach, CA 📅 January 18, 2026 Brace yourself for crisp air, cool miles, and that brrr-but-worth-it January energy. The Polar Bear Run is a winter tradition for runners who don’t hibernate — they layer up, show up, and earn their miles the cold way. ❄️ Cold mornings. Clear skies. Strong strides. This is winter running at its best. ❄️ What’s Included ✔ Professional Chip Timing for accurate results 📸 Free Race Photos – download and share your frosty finish 🎖️ Finisher Medal for All Participants 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 💧 Three On-Course Water Stations 🎉 Finish Line Party with music and high vibes 🧤 Who Can Participate? All are welcome — runners, walkers, stroller athletes, and all paces. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just chasing warmth at the finish line, this run is for you. 🕒 Bib Pick-Up & Start Times Bib Pick-Up/ Same Day Registration: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM 📍 Race Ready Athletics Tent Start Times: 🏁 Half Marathon – 7:00 AM 🏁 5K & 10K – 7:30 AM 📍 Start Location 5400 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803 🚗 Parking • Free street parking available • Beach lot parking available for $2.00 per hour (pay at machines) 🏆 Awards Top 3 Overall Men & Women in each distance 🎤 Podium Ceremonies: Overall Winners : 9:15 AM
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is a half marathon held in Long Beach, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 23 January 2027. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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