Name: Polar Bear Run
Start: 2026-02-07
End: 2026-02-07
Location: Selma

About the Event

We encourage pets that love to run join in on the event! The run is to support Isaiah 117 House, a local nonprofit organization here in Johnston County. Supplies are always a need for Isaiah 117 House, and we want to help the cause! Current needs are Gift Cards (McDonalds, Chick-Fil-A), Individually Packed Snacks, Shoes of all sizes, and Teen Hygiene items. Donations are welcome on race day! The 5K will begin in the Town of Selma and will extend through a local community before returning back to downtown. PETS RUN FREE!

Early Bird Pricing through Jan 11th:
Adults: 18 & Over $25
Children: 10-17 $15
Under 10: Free

Jan 12 til day of Event Pricing:
Adults: 18 & Over $35
Children: 10-17 $25
Under 10: Free

T-shirt included if you register by January 11th!

Races Offered

5K

Feb 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$25.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

4.2° / 14.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

0.2° / 11.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 35m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:59

nightlight Sunset

18:53

About Selma

Learn more about the host city, Selma.

Selma is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010, its population was 6,073, and as of 2018, the estimated population was 6,913. Selma is part of the Raleigh-Durham-Cary combined statistical area. The area has a population over 1.7 million residents, though the town of Selma is able to maintain its rural character. The Everitt P. Stevens House, located in Selma, was the site of the last Grand Review of the Confederate Army held on April 6, 1865, after its defeat at the Battle of Bentonville.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Video

Watch highlights and course previews from previous years.

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Polar Bear Run.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Dave Herpy	M	44	Clayton, NC	22:25
🥈	Brandon Narvaez	M	19	Coats, NC	23:30
🥉	N. Leaptrot	F	9	Clayton, NC	23:53
4	Russ Leaptrot	M	44	Clayton, NC	23:54
5	Michael Caine	M	23	Selma, NC	25:01
6	Tucker Trueblood	M	18	Wendell, NC	25:28
7	Mark McDonnell	M	63	Clayton, NC	26:18
8	Byron McAllister	M	41	—	26:28
9	Ana Soto	F	30	Selma, NC	26:44
10	Tony Ferrell	M	52	Selma, NC	26:45
11	Lemontrel Leary	M	35	Raleigh, NC	27:16
12	Ali Ivancic	F	36	Raleigh, NC	27:16
13	Jason Holloman	M	41	Smithfield, NC	27:42
14	Neal Holloman	M	54	Selma, NC	27:52
15	Giovanni Hernandez	M	29	Smithfield, NC	27:59
16	Alex Garcia	M	26	Mount Olive, NC	28:19
17	Paul Starling	M	56	Dunn, NC	28:43
18	Anonymous Anonymous	F	36	—	28:55
19	Amanda Engdahl	F	36	Four Oaks, NC	28:58
20	Bryer Rogers	M	26	Four Oaks, NC	30:11
21	Shawn Carpenter	M	40	Knightdale, NC	30:19
22	Elyse Delph	F	32	Zebulon, NC	30:20
23	Anonymous Anonymous	F	21	—	30:42
24	Timothy Johnson	M	47	Clayton, NC	32:59
25	Davis Christina	F	45	Elm City, NC	33:12
26	Tiffany Mitchell	F	35	Pikeville, NC	33:20
27	Cecilia Hernandez	F	48	Four Oaks, NC	33:34
28	W. Narron	M	8	Clayton, NC	33:49
29	Carson Narron	M	39	Clayton, NC	33:50
30	Rowena Doty	F	56	Benson, NC	35:01
31	Susanne Smith	F	47	Benson, NC	35:01
32	Miriam Vazquez	F	28	Smithfield, NC	35:57
33	Meghan Billings	F	31	Selma, NC	36:33
34	Jose Hernandez	M	31	Smithfield, NC	36:37
35	Andy Thompson	M	52	Pikeville, NC	36:58
36	Walt Chegwidden	M	62	Pikeville, NC	36:58
37	Stacey Raidl	F	49	Smithfield, NC	37:07
38	Mariah McHale	F	27	Smithfield, NC	37:32
39	Kristin Schott	F	43	Fremont, NC	37:33
40	Krystina Cumbo	F	35	Garner, NC	37:54
41	Laura Bardascino	F	56	Fuquay Varina, NC	38:35
42	Robert Mayhew	M	48	Selma, NC	38:36
43	Ashley Mayhew	F	35	Wendell, NC	38:36
44	Wanda White	F	52	Clayton, NC	38:42
45	Victoria Gates	F	32	Fuquay Varina, NC	38:55
46	Krissy Ward	F	43	Clayton, NC	38:55
47	Greg Raidl	M	57	Smithfield, NC	39:50
48	Emily Sherrod	F	33	Nashville, NC	39:51
49	Gary Howard	M	73	Wendell, NC	40:31
50	Beverly Holloman	F	51	Selma, NC	41:07