Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Updated
Saturday, January 23, 2027, first start 7:00 AM, in Long Beach (5400 E Ocean Blvd). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $42.99 to $52.99; the 5K goes from $42.99 to $48.99 after December 26.
- Date
- Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90814
- Area
- South Bay & Long Beach, Los Angeles
- Distances
- 5K10KHalf marathon
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $42.99 to $52.99 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Saturday, December 26, 2026: 5K $42.99 → $48.99
- Registration
- Open. Opened January 26, online signup closes Sunday, January 24, 2027
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by December 26 to pay $42.99 instead of $48.99.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
❄️ 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.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.