Course
The 5K starts outside Convention Hall in Asbury Park and runs south 1.55 miles to a turnaround in Bradley Beach before returning to finish at the start, an out-and-back. The 1 Mile is a half-mile out-and-back from the same start. Early bib pickup is the day before at The Outpost Running and Walking Company in Little Silver.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySun 27 Dec 2026
About
The Asbury Park Polar Bear Races are a longstanding winter running tradition on the Jersey Shore, featuring a 5K and 1-mile run along the Asbury Park boardwalk.
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