The Event

When: Saturday, February 13th, Start Time will be announced.

Where: Start and Finish at the Loring Memorial Circle on Eastern Prom Road, near Washington Ave. Registration will take place at the East End School on North Street.

Parking
Please park along the Eastern Prom or Walnut St. There is no race-day parking allowed on North Street.

Cost: $15

The PolarBear 5k is Portland's only downtown winter road race. Get ready for the upcoming season by taking part in this fun event - whatever Mother Nature throws at us!

Please note: Because the official course utilizes bike trails, there is a chance that it will be too icy to run on, in which case, we will follow an alternative course. This determination will be made before race morning and announced on the website.

First 150 entrants receive a shirt with the race logo.

There will be lots of on-course support and 1 aid station approximately halfway through the race.

The PolarBear 5k is part of Portland WinteRush, a city-wide celebration of the season. Portland WinteRush is happening on Saturday, February 13th in Deering Oaks Park. Check out www.portlandwinterush.com for all the details about the exciting activities taking place.

Want to be a huge part of making the PolarBear 5k a success? Be a Race Volunteer and join the fun! We need motivated individuals to help with timing, traffic control and

For information about specific times, responsibilities, and opportunities, send an email to erik@tri-maine.com.

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Click here for the 2010 Course Map.

Please note - due to the uncertain and variable conditions that may exist on race day, there are a number of course options. The exact course will be announced on race weekend.

Be ready for slush, rain, ice, or snow on race day. Dress appropriately and bring the right gear!!

2010 List of Entrants - Updated 2/5/10