63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races
Updated
Sunday, December 27, 2026, first start 9:30 AM, in Asbury Park (Asbury Park Convention Center). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $20 to $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after December 26.
- Date
- Sunday, December 27, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- Asbury Park Convention Center, Asbury Park, NY 07712
- Area
- New Jersey, New York City
- Distances
- 1 mile5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $20 to $40 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Saturday, December 26, 2026: 5K $40 → $45
- Registration
- Open. Opened March 3, online signup closes Sunday, December 27, 2026
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 $40 instead of $45.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
* 63rd Annual *. Asbury Park Polar Bear Races. Sunday, December 27, 2026. REGISTRATION - now open. $35 Early Registration (5K) & $15 (1 Mile) until May 23. $40 Regular Registration (5K) & $20 (1 Mile) until December 26. $45 Race Day Registration (5K) & $25 (1 Mile). SATURDAY BIB PICK UP - 11 AM to 2 PM.
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.