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Polar Bear Run - 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

01/19/25 Long Beach, CA 90803 US Directions

Events

5K

7:30AM PST - 10:25AM PST

10K

7:30AM PST - 10:25AM PST

Half Marathon

7:00AM PST - 10:25AM PST

Polar Bear Run Postponed Due to Fires and Air Quality

New Date: 01/19/25

Important Update: Polar Bear Run Postponed Due to Fires and Air Quality

Due to the ongoing fires and poor air quality in LA County, we are postponing the Polar Bear Run. The safety of our participants, volunteers, and staff is our top priority.
The new race date is Sunday, January 19th. The event will still feature the Polar Bear theme.
All registered participants have the following options:
1) Run on January 19th: Join us for the rescheduled event
2) .Run Virtually: Complete your run on your own time and submit your results.
3)Transfer to Another CaliFlow Event: Choose from any of our 64 upcoming events. To transfer simply lop into your runsignup account and transfer to any upcoming race

Contingency Plan: In the event of continued fires or another air quality warning from the City of Long Beach, the Polar Bear Run will be rescheduled again to Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Emails have been sent to all registered participants with additional details and instructions.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility during this time.
Thank you for being part of the CaliFlow community.
Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Here Are Your Options:

We’re excited to welcome you to the rescheduled event on January 19, 2025, and can’t wait to see you there!

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these changes—we truly appreciate your support.

Virtual Races: Join the Fun Anytime, Anywhere!

Virtual races are a flexible way to participate without the crowds. Simply run the distance on your own schedule, anywhere you choose, and report your results to us—we’ll provide clear instructions to make it easy.

As part of your virtual race experience, we’ll mail you a race bib and a medal to celebrate your accomplishment. It’s a great way to stay connected to the event and achieve your goals from the comfort of your own space.

If you choose this option, your registration fees will be donated directly to the American Red Cross to support those affected by the fires.

We deeply appreciate your generosity and commitment to making a difference. Thank you for standing with us during this challenging time—we can’t wait to see you at a future event!

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://runsignup.com/w/CaliVibeRuns.

Place

5400 Ocean Ave
Long Beach, CA US 90803

Description

Are you ready to embrace winter in all its glory? The Polar Bear Run is calling all runners, adventurers, and cold-weather warriors!

 
Why Calilflow Runs?

CaliFlow Runs is dedicated to creating inclusive, energetic, and community-driven running events that celebrate you. We bring people together to promote health, wellness, and positive vibes through races that are accessible, fun, and infused with the unique culture of the Golden State.

Who Can Participate? Everyone - Runners, Walkers, Strollers - All are welcome

About Our Courses: Our courses are open, which means you'll be sharing the path with other runners, walkers, and beachgoers. Safety is our top priority, so please stay on the pedestrian side of the beach path. The courses are well-marked, with water stations and restrooms available along the 

Bib Pick-Up and Start Times:

Bib Pick-Up: 6:00 AM End 7:35 AM at the Race Ready Athletics Tent
Half Marathon Start Time: 7:00 am
5K, 10K, 15K & 10 Miler Start Time: 7:30 am

 

Start Location:5400 Ocean Ave
Long Beach, CA US 90803

Parking Information:
Street parking is free. Parking machines are $2.00 per hour.


Awards: 

The top 3 men and women in each distance will receive a medal.

Podium awards ceremony for 5K/10K at 8:45 AM

Podium awards ceremony for half marathoners at 9:30 AM

 

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