This race will be one of the most enjoyable January, cold-weather runs you will ever participate in!

The 38th Annual Polar Bear Run is a Peachtree Qualifier road race featuring a flat course in East Cobb County and

chip timing through Horizon Race Timing. Come enjoy this super fun winter race with the miles 

outdoors and the party indoors! The race will be held rain, snow or shine! 

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PARKING

Plenty of free on-site parking available.  

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LOCATION

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.  955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068

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Start Line and Finish Line will be in the Johnson Ferry parking lot near Little Willeo Road.

Cub Runs are completed indoors!

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DIRECTIONS

From Atlanta: Take I-75 North to I-285 East. Exit Riverside Drive. Turn Left onto Riverside Drive.

At the major intersection of Riverside Drive and Johnson Ferry Road, turn left.

Church is approximately two miles on the left.

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COURSE

5K Course Route 

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Start Times

5K Timed Run: 8:30AM

Cub Run & Cub Dash: 9:15AM

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COST

5K - $30

5K Late Registration begins January 15 - $35 ($50 limited race day registration)

Cub Runs (age 2-5 only) - $25 

Cub Runs Late Registration begins January 15 - $30 ($40 race day registration)

Polar Bear Fan Club (Don't make me sweat, just send me my shirt!) - $35

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RACE PACKET PICK-UP

Friday, January 23, 12pm - 6:30pm, Big Peach Running Co. 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd. Suite 170 Marietta, GA

Saturday, January 24, beginning at 7am, at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
* you may pick up additional race packets if you have a copy or picture of the ID of the registered runner.

 

POST-RACE

Refreshments are provided for runners.

Awards ceremony will be held directly after the race inside the gym. 

 

RESULTS

Timing & results