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2012 ATHLETE GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE - Click here to view!

Click here for a current list of entrants!

Click logo below for online registration -

 

Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9 AM Start
Portland, Maine
$15 ENTRY FEE (long-sleeve technical shirt additional $15 - any shirt orders placed after Jan 20 will be shipped to athletes after the race)

Embrace the elements and head out for an exciting downtown winter race - The PolarBear 5k! The race runs in conjunction with Portland's outdoor WinteRush Festival. A great training goal for mid-winter, the PolarBear 5k offers athletes the choice of purchasing a high-quality race t-shirt. This keeps the entry fee low, while offering a great custom shirt to athletes who want one. Highlights include:

  • Indoor facility at the venue for the registration, stretching, post-race food & awards

  • Police-controlled intersections

  • Professional announcing by Andy Schachat

  • Professional timing with results posted on-site and online

  • A fun, scenic course that starts off downhill and follows the coast.

  • Start and finish in the same location, make logistics simple.

  • Awards courtesy of ICE SPIKE, and other sponsors

  • Plenty of free, on-street parking near the start/finish

  • HealthSource Chiropractic will be on-site offering the following awesome services: Pre and Post Race Massage, Stretching, Kinesiotaping

Congratulations to all of the 2011 finishers. Click Here for complete results.

Click Here to see a slide show from the 2010 Polarbear 5k! (Photos By Don Penta)

When: Saturday, February 11th, 2012, 9:00 A.M.

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

Pre-Race Registration will take place at Maine Running Company on Forest Ave on Friday, February 11th from 3pm to 6pm. We recommend that you check in on Friday so that we can take care of any outstanding issues. Click here for directions to Maine Runnning Company.

Please park along Walnut St or the non-ocean side of Eastern Prom. There is no race-day parking allowed on North Street or at the School. This includes spectators as well. A number of roads/intersections will be closed on race morning to control traffic. Please plan to arrive early (before 8:30am).

CLICK HERE FOR A PARKING MAP

Cost: $15 - Includes safe, controlled, unique course with police and volunteer support, aid station at mile 1.5, professional timing and announcing, spectacular start/finish area, post-race food and refreshments, handwarmers, the chance to win valuable awards from Maine Running Company, and a lot of fun with hundreds of fellow runners.

You can purchase a long-sleeve technical t-shirt for an additional $15 when you register. Any shirt orders placed after Jan 20 will be shipped to athletes after the race.

Awards will be presented inside the East End School at approximately 10:15am. They will be given to the top 3 Male and Female finishers overall, as well as the top finishers in each age category.

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.

An athlete's guide will be e-mailed to all registered athletes a few days before the race with specific instructions about parking, road closures, etc.

Cost of Entry:

$15 for individual entry fee + $15 for long-sleeve tech shirt (any shirt orders placed after Jan 20 will be shipped to athletes after the race).

Registration is available in the following ways:

Online with a credit card (click logo below)

Mail-in with check - CLICK HERE

Or pick up a registration form at Maine Running Company in Portland or Brunswick.

Refund Policy:

There will not be any refunds issued for the 2012 Polarbear 5k. If you are unable to race, you can transfer your entry to another Tri-Maine event, to next year's event. Any change must be approved by Tri-Maine staff to be valid, otherwise entries are non-transferrable. Any athlete who participates and is not legitimately registered for the race, or who is racing as someone else, will be removed immediately from the competition and may face suspension from future races.

 


Want to be a huge part of making the PolarBear 5k a success for a small time commitment? Be a Race Volunteer and join the fun! We need motivated individuals to help with timing, traffic control and registration. SCROLL DOWN to check out the jobs and times, and sign up using the form below.

If you have questions, please send an email to Nicole.

 

 

Click here for the 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!!

Click Here For Complete 2012 Results (available after race).

Click Here For Complete 2011 Results.

 

 

 

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