45th Annual - Polar Bear Winter Classic
Updated
Saturday, February 27, 2027, first start 8:30 AM, in Indianapolis (1125 E Brookside Ave d9). Distances: 5K, 5 miles, 13.05K. Entry from $40 to $50; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after December 6.
Course and race notes
Saturday, February 27th - Polar Bear Winter Classic.
Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis. SJC Racing is proud to continue the tradition of one of the oldest races in Indianapolis: the 45th Annual Polar Bear Winter Classic. We heard great feedback about the new location, and we'll be back at Fowling Warehouse for 2027!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, February 27
2027 · in 112 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K5 miles13.05K
Price
$40 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Dec 6 (in 29 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Feb 27 (in 112 days)
Opened Mar 1, 2026
Race day in Indianapolis
Weather
43° / 25°F
Typical high and low for February 27, with a 33% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Indianapolis Se Side, IN (6.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:22 AM – 6:33 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Feb 26
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.