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Polar Bear 5K

Name: Polar Bear 5K
Start: 2026-01-18
End: 2026-01-18
Location: Denver, Colorado

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Denver, Colorado, United States

calendar_today 18 Jan, 2026

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sell $38.37 – $43.72

About the Event

Prove that speed loves the cold at the Polar Bear 5K Run/Walk on January 18, 2026, where Denver's "coolest" runners gather for the sheer 🥶 chill of it at Washington Park. This frosty favorite, part of the RunDenver Series, offers a custom finisher medal with an icy design, a vibrant long-sleeve shirt, and complimentary race photos published alongside your official results. The morning also features a free 200-meter Kids Fun Run for those 8 & under, complete with a special appearance by the one and only Polie the Polar Bear.

Fuel up after your run with chill refreshments at the finish line and enjoy a lively atmosphere with awards and a costume contest. Early packet pickup is available on January 17 at Road Runner Sports, or grab yours on race day starting at 8:00 AM. Whether you're chasing a personal best or joining a winter walk, this event is your perfect excuse to embrace the brisk air and vibrant community spirit.

Races Offered

Adult

Jan 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$43.72

Seniors 60 & Over

Jan 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$38.37

Virtual Polar Bear

Jan 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$43.72

Youth 17 & Under

Jan 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$38.37

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Denver.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -10.8° / 2.1°

wb_sunny -15.7° / -1.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.5 /

water_drop 67.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -10.8° / 2.1°

wb_sunny -15.7° / -1.9°

air 7.5 km/h

water_drop 67.5%

About Denver

Denver is the capital of the western U.S. state of Colorado and the dominant city of the Rocky Mountain Region. Founded in 1858 as the placer gold mining camp known as the Cherry Creek Diggings, the "Mile-High City" is today the most populous city within a 560-mile (900 km) radius and the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor of more than five million residents. Denver embraces its cowboy and mining past but also looks toward the future with a vibrant arts and performing arts scene, dozens of great outdoor festivals, and distinct neighborhoods each offering a unique experience. You'll find everything a cosmopolitan city has to offer including a spectacular view of and easy access to the beautiful Rocky Mountains, which arise only 12 miles (19 km) west of the Colorado State Capitol.