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Polar Bear Half Marathon & 5K

Prospect Park - The Peristyle
Jan 25 | Sat | 10AM | $40.00
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Polar Bear Half Marathon & 5K at Prospect Park - The Peristyle
🐻 Take a Polar Bear Plunge into this Run! 👣

Prospect Park, Brooklyn is the 4TH and FINAL stop of the NYC Parks Winter Series. Choose from a Half Marathon or a 5K and take a scenic tour of this bustling NYC park. After your Run or Walk, grab your Polar Bear T-Shirt POLAR BEAR MEDAL and incredible snacks from Waterloo Sparkling Water!

January 25, 2025 10AM Start - Rain or Shine

PROSPECT PARK, BROOKLYN Park Side Ave & Parade Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11215

For public transportation please check out this link.

GET A POLAR BEAR SHIRT & MEDAL!

AMENITIES 'Informal' bag check as elitefeats cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings. There will be an informal area to leave race belongings in the staging area.

Bathrooms are located within a few minutes walk from start & finish.

Hydration will be provided at finish line.

High Quality Refreshments provided by Waterloo Sparkling Water.

Virtual Option: Compete virtually. You have from the first day of the event and a full week to log your time and up to 5 photos! Your items will begin shipping the first day of the event. More info at the bottom of the page.

Half Marathon: On course splits provide Live Time Tracking with predicted finish times and split photos!

BENEFICIARY Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. Never Stop Running Foundation also supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.

Venue: Prospect Park - The Peristyle

The Peristyle Map
516-531-3323