Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date
- January 23, 2027
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
🐻❄️ 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
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is a running event held in Long Beach, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Saturday, January 23, 2027 in Long Beach, CA at 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Jan 23, 2027