Polar Bear Run - Half Marathon

JAN
18
2026
Join the Polar Bear Run on January 18, 2026 in Long Beach for 5K, 10K and half marathon courses along the beach. Chip timing, water stops, free race photos and medals make this a welcoming coastal event for runners and walkers.
Sun 18 Jan 2026
Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Polar Bear Run : basic facts

The Polar Bear Run takes place on January 18, 2026 in Long Beach, California, at 5400 Ocean Ave. The event includes the following distances:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon

Entry fees listed on the event page are $42.33 for the 5K and 10K (including a $3.34 fee) and $52.93 for the Half Marathon (including a $3.94 fee). Prices increase after December 20, 2025.

Course, services, and awards

The courses are open-pathway routes held on pedestrian-friendly beach paths and similar public trails. Routes are shared with other walkers and beachgoers, are well-marked, and have water stations and restrooms along the way. Bib pick-up is handled at the Race Ready Athletics tent. Street parking is free; parking machines cost $2.00 per hour.

Races are chip-timed with results synced to Athlinks. Free downloadable race photos are provided. The top three men and top three women in each distance receive a medal, and podium award ceremonies are scheduled for the respective events. The published course cutoff is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km

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