2019-2020 Polar Bear Grand Prix

For the 16th year, River City Races has been producing a series of races this winter to keep you motivated to stay out runnin’ on the roads! The Polar Bear Grand Prix is three races in December, January and February. Enter all three here and in addition to each race goodie, the first 500 to register get a PBGP winter hat, FREE!

The Polar Bear Grand Prix is also scored on a points format based on finishes in each race with awards for the top three men and women overall, overall Male and Female Master and Grandmaster and awards in age groups, 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.

  • Reindeer Romp 4k: Saturday, December 14th, 9:00 a.m. at Hogan’s Fountain in Cherokee Park. The first 500 entrants will be guaranteed a Reindeer Romp, gender specific, long sleeve technical shirt. Those who register after the first 500 will receive a shirt on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Frostbite 5k: Saturday, January 11th, 9:00 a.m. at the Rugby Field in Cherokee Park. The first 500 entrants will be guaranteed a long sleeve 1/4 zip technical shirt so get your entry in early!  Those who register after the first 500 will receive a shirt on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Snowman Shuffle 4 Mile: Saturday, February 8th at 9:00 a.m. at Hogan’s Fountain in Cherokee Park.  The first 500 to register will get a pair of winter running gloves. Those who register after the first 500 will receive gloves on a first come, first serve basis.
Registration for this bundle is closed.