This race is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series. Run six races on our calendar and get a Run the 502 Finisher Medal with charms of all the races finished. Click here for more details and to register for the Run the 502.

FIRST LEG OF THE POLAR BEAR GRAND PRIX

For the 23rd year, River City Races has been producing a series of races this winter to keep you motivated to stay out runnin' on the roads! The Polar Bear Grand Prix is three races in December, January and February. Enter all three here and in addition to each race goodie, the first 500 will receive an extra goodie!

Each race in the series gets a finisher medal and at the end of the series they fit together to form the Polar Bear Grand Prix finisher medal!

RACE DETAILS

Four Kilometer (2.4 miles) run and walk on the Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park. Great way to kick off the 2025 running/walking season just a little early.

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:

• Long sleeve race shirt*

• Free race photography and photos with Rudolph

• Finisher medal

• Age Group Awards

• Awards for Overall, Masters and Grand Masters

• Team Challenge

• Costume Contest

• Virtual option

• Packet Mailing ($10 fee)

• Photos with Rudolph!

*subject to change

COSTUME CONTEST: More fun at the Reindeer Romp!

Let's see your best Christmas fun - Contest categories include:

• Most Christmasy

• Ugliest Sweater

• Best Hat

• Best Couple Costume

• Best Group Costume

• Best Stroller Costume

• Fastest Costumed Male & Female

Packet Mailing

Must register by 11/25/2026 for packet to be mailed before race date.

THE POLAR BEAR GRAND PRIX TEAM CHALLENGE
for all three races!
The Polar Bear Grand Prix Team Challenge is open to any 3 to 5 person teams in three divisions: Male, Female, or Coed. Fastest three on each team are scored, the Coed team must score one woman. Your team can choose to participate in any individual or all three Polar Bear Grand Prix races. There will be a Team Challenge Polar Bear Grand Prix Award for any team that wins all three races in their division. You will not only compete for team awards; each team member is also eligible for an individual time and awards! There is no additional fee to participate in the Polar Bear Grand Prix Team Challenge.

We have a charity partner to the Reindeer Romp, The Olmsted Parks Conservancy! Louisville has the greatest parks system in the country and we all enjoy running and walking in them. Help maintain their beauty by donating and/or fundraising! It's easy and fun and if you raise $150 or more your entry is FREE! More details on how to fundraise or the option to make a donation when you register.