Polar Bear 8 Miler
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Sunday, January 17, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Newtown (Tyler State Park). Distances: 8 miles. Entry from $25.
Course and race notes
The sixth race and the start of the second half of the Winter Series, the Polar Bear 8 miler.
Stay warm running! This is for a single race sign up. To sign up for the series, please go to the Winter Series Sign Up page. About the Winter Series:.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, January 17
2027 · in 71 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
8 miles
Price
$25
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Jan 17 (in 71 days)
Opened Sep 25, 2026
Race day in Newtown
Weather
39° / 24°F
Typical high and low for January 17, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Trenton Mercer Co Airport, NJ (6.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:19 AM – 4:58 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Jan 16
Where to stay
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