3.1 MILES. YOUR PACE.
10:00 am – Saturday, January 23, 2027
Horsetooth Reservoir
4200 W. County Road 38E, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Race it. Jog it. Walk every step. Come for a fun & chilly race with beautiful scenery.
THE COURSE
FAST ENOUGH TO RACE. FRIENDLY ENOUGH TO WALK.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Polar Bear Run is a 5k out and back course consisting of rolling hills and beautiful views. The course curves around the south end of Horsetooth Reservoir running on the park and campground roads (please note: the course surface is a mix of paved and dirt roads). The Start/Finish is located at the South Inlet Bay Swim Beach pavilion.
3.1 Miles | +198 ft of climbing | – 193 ft of descending
A little uphill, A little downhill, some flat, and some challenge. This course has enough variety to keep things interesting without requiring mountain legs. Everything you need to start the year and crush those resolutions.
There’s one aid station at the turnaround (Mile 1.7)
START + FINISH:
Horsetooth Reservoir
South Bay Swim Beach
4200 Cr-38e.
Fort Collins, CO 80526
PARKING
As a Green Event we are encouraging carpooling!
TEAM CHALLENGE
FOUR OR MORE. ONE VERY GOOD REASON TO SHOW UP.
Create a team with friends, family, coworkers or walking buddies. Register together or separately, then compete for Fastest Team, Largest Team and Best Team Name.
No need to run side by side. You can chase a personal best or enjoy the miles together.
AWARD CATEGORIES
OVERALL AWARDS
Top 3
Men, Women, & Non-binary
*Based on gun time
AGE GROUP AWARDS
Top 3
Men & Women
*Based on chip time
Age Groups: 12 & under | 13-15 | 16-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70-79 | 80+
Competing for an overall award? Line up near the front. Overall placements are determined by gun time.
TOP DOG AWARDS
Compliments from Poudre Pet & Feed Supply!
DOGS + STROLLERS
Dogs: Yes, well behaved, leashed dogs are allowed in the 5k, please follow the rules:
- Dogs must be on a 6-foot leash or shorter.
- Retractable leashes are NOT allowed.
- Line up towards the back of the race.
- Bring waste bags and pick up after your dog.
- Dispose of waste in proper bins.
Strollers: Maybe – please note that half of the race course is on dirt road.
- Please line up toward the back
