Polar Bear 5k
Polar Bear 5k is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Dillsburg, PA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (74 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A 5,000-meter course through the gently sloping streets of Dillsburg, over parts of the High School Cross-Country course, through a tunnel, finishing at the High School Stadium.
Event details and schedule
packet pick up begins at 7:30 AM at Northern Middle School
Park in the Middle School Parking Lot
Race Begins at 9:00 AM
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carlisle Wtp, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dillsburg, PA
Nearest Airport
MDT
Harrisburg International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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74
Days to train
- Race
- Polar Bear 5k
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Polar Bear 5k
Oct 17, 2026