The Polar Bear Run is in it's 30th year, benefiting high school music students who participate in Student Music Mission Trips/Choir Tours. The Run began in 1989. Johnson Ferry began hosting the race in 1992, after being approached to take over the race which originally was held on the Mercer University campus in Atlanta, benefiting Easter Seals. The first race had 300 participants, and has steadily grown to its current 2000 participant limit.
This race will be one of the most enjoyable January, cold-weather runs you will ever participate in! Not only do we offer you a fast, flat course, but the fun, food, and great looking long-sleeve technical t-shirt, make this a must run! Only the running is outdoors; the rest of the time, you stay in the warm surroundings of the church's Activities Center. Times for 2K & 5K will be recorded using finish-line chip timing devices.
PARKING
Plenty of free on-site parking available.
LOCATION
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068
Start Line: Johnson Ferry Road near LIttle Willeo Road.
Finish Line: JFBC Parking Lot, Woodlawn Road side, near Activities Center.
Cub Runs are completed indoors!
COURSE
Click here for 2K Course Route
Click here for 5K Course Route
COST
5K & 2K - $30
5K & 2K Late Registration begins January 19 - $35
Cub Runs (age 2-5 only) - $25
Phantom Runner (Don't make me sweat! - just send me the shirt) - $35
RACE PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, January 26, 10am - 7pm, Big Peach Running Co., 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd. Marietta, GA
Saturday, January 27, beginning at 6:30am, Activities Center
POST-RACE
Free water, fruit, and bagels are provided for runners.
After Cub Runs, overall, masters, and age category winners are recognized.
RESULTS
Timing & results posted on georgiarunner.com
