45th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classic | Indianapolis, IN, United States

About the Event

Saturday, February 27th - Polar Bear Winter Classic

Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis

SJC Racing is proud to continue the tradition of one of the oldest races in Indianapolis: the 45th Annual Polar Bear Winter Classic.

We heard great feedback about the new location, and we'll be back at Fowling Warehouse for 2027!

This historic race is strategically placed on the calendar during the second half of February to be the first major road race of the year in Indy. The race offers a unique format including a 5K, 5 Mile or The Bear (5K + 5 Mile) The Bear is the challenge that allows you to run both distances, one after the other, for a total of 8.1 miles.

SWAG - The first 1000 registrants are guaranteed a finisher medal and "Wear the Bear" winter hat (watch your email and our Facebook page for alerts as we get close to hitting 1000). We also have an optional long sleeve and hoodie available as an add on during registration or directly from the race store.

Continuing with tradition, the Polar Bear Winter Classic offers cash prizes. age group awards in all three event distances. Post-race celebration will be inside at the Fowling Warehouse.

Races Offered

5K Run

Feb 27, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$40.00

The Bear (5K + 5 Mile = both races)

Feb 27, 2027

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Distance — 13.05K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:30

sell

$50.00

Virtual 5 Mile

Feb 27, 2027

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Distance — 5 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:30

sell

$45.00

Virtual 5k

Feb 27, 2027

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:30

sell

$40.00

Virtual Bear (5k + 5 Mile)

Feb 27, 2027

straighten

Distance — 13.05K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:30

sell

$50.00

5 Mile Run

Feb 27, 2027

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Distance — 5 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:15

sell

$45.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Indianapolis.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -1.8° / 8.5°

wb_sunny -6.7° / 4.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.9 /

water_drop 69.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -1.8° / 8.5°

wb_sunny -6.7° / 4.2°

air 12.9 km/h

water_drop 69.6%

About Indianapolis

Learn more about the host city, Indianapolis.

Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and also the state’s largest city. Efforts to beautify and modernize the city have brought Indianapolis into the 21st century as a world-class destination for everything from business meetings and trade conventions to backpackers making their way across the States.