Events
Polar Bear 5K Run
Polar Bear 1 Mile Run
Polar Bear 5K Racewalk
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.shoreac.org.
Place
1300 Ocean Ave
Asbury Park, NJ US 07712
Description
* 63rd Annual *
Asbury Park Polar Bear Races
Sunday, December 27, 2026
REGISTRATION - now re-opened
$35 Early Registration (5K) & $15 (1 Mile)
$40 Regular Registration (5K) & $15 (1 Mile)
$45 Race Day Registration (5K) & $20 (1 Mile)
BIB PICK UP
THE OUTPOST RUNNING & WALKING CO.
32 CHURCH ST. LITTLE SILVER, NJ 07739
** - For those who still need to pick up bibs and shirts, you can do so at Convention Hall in Asbury Park on Saturday morning, starting at 7:45 AM.
EVENT DAY INFORMATION
7:45 AM to 9:25 AM - T-shirt + Bib pick up
9:30 AM - 1 Mile Run
10:00 AM - 5K Run & 5K Walk
RACE COURSE
The 5K course will now go out once 1.55 miles and turn around in Bradley Beach to then head back to Convention Hall to finish in Asbury Park. We will use the same course as was used in 2024. The course is narrow as you leave Asbury Park and for a section on the Bradley Beach boardwalk, so we ask everyone to stay alert and stay to your RIGHT going out and coming back on the course.
CHARITY PARTNER
Interfaith Neighbors
“Interfaith Neighbors [IFN], located in Asbury Park, has been assisting neighbors in need and building healthier, more resilient communities since 1988. The Community Food Connection program of IFN has created a community-led coalition that aims to develop solutions to inequities in the regional food system. This program distributes fresh, local produce to over 35 pantries and community sites every week throughout the growing season, providing families with food security and promoting health equity while supporting local, NJ farms. Learn more about this program and sponsor a family’s produce at the following link.
AWARDS
Commemorative T-shirts for the first 500 people to pick up their bib.
McLoone's gift certificates, free race entries for 2026 and/or other gear will be provided to the top 3 open men and women and the top male and female masters finishers in the 5K.
Age-group awards, grouped by 5-year increments, will also be presented after 11:00 AM in Convention Hall.
Medals will be provided to all finishers in the mile, and the top boys and girls finishers will also receive a special award.
The awards ceremony will take place back in Convention Hall as soon as the results are available (approximately 11-11:15 AM)
Race Contact Info
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Sponsors
Learn about Shore A.C.
5K COURSE MAP
5K course description: Start outside of Convention Hall by Robinson Ale House and head southbound for 1.55 miles, turnaround in Bradley Beach and go back to the start to finish.
1 Mile course description: Start outside of Convention Hall by Robinson Ale House and head southbound for 1/2 mile and head back for the finish. It is essential all runners stay left and turn right to keep the flow of the traffic moving in the same direction.
Directions
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