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.
Third and final race of the Polar Bear Grand Prix. Four mile run and walk through scenic Cherokee Park, starts at the Rugby Field in Cherokee Park and winds its way along Beargrass Creek to Big Rock Park and back around the Scenic Loop. Enter just the Snowman Shuffle or make the full commitment to participate in all three races.
Entry fee includes:
Finisher medal
Free race photography
Age Group Awards
Awards for Overall, Masters and Grand Masters
Team competition
Entry Fees
$25 through 12/31/2025
$30 through 1/31/2026
$35 through 2/13/2026
$40 through 2/14/2026
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION
Friday, February 13th at Ken Combs Running Store, 4137 Shelbyville Rd. from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Race day at the Rugby Field in Cherokee Park starting at 8:00 a.m.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION
Race day at the Rugby Field in Cherokee Park starting at 8:00 a.m
PARKING IS VERY LIMITED SO GET THERE EARLY OR IF YOU CAN CARPOOL, HAVE SOMEONE DROP YOU OFF OR PARK FURTHER AROUND THE SCENIC LOOP AND WALK
There is a small lot and marked spots on the road at the Rugby Field and spots all around the Scenic Loop but it is limited so if you can, carpool, have someone drop you off or park further around the Scenic Loop, please do. Many folks will park around the Loop and run to the start/finish as their warmup. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE WHILE PARTICIPANTS ARE STILL FINISHING
Please do not park on the grass or you may get a ticket or towed by the Parks Department.
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.
Each member of the winning team in each division will receive a personlized Team Challenge pullover.
AWARDS - Awards for the top three male and female, master and grandmaster. Top three in each age group, 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.
VIRTUAL RUN
A virtual race is a race that can be run or walked from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on a treadmill or track. You get to run your own race, at your own pace. Virtual runners not eligible for awards.
We've added a charity partner to all three races of the Polar Bear Grand Prix, 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 $250 or more, your registration is FREE! More details on how to fundraise or the option to make a donation when you register.