2010 Polar Bear 3 Mile / 5 Mile
Headquarters
Ch..Ch..Changes are in the air. Runners and walkers will have a new venue and new courses for the 2010 Polar Bear.
The City Market, located at Market & Delaware streets in downtown Indianapolis, is hosting the Polar Bear. There are several amenities added to the event, such as:
- Much larger facility to accommodate the crowd
- More restrooms available...yeah!
- Tables and chairs in the Rest & Recovery area
- The start and finish lines are right outside the door
- A mini - expo will have displays and information from
- St. Francis Hospital
- Athlete's Foot
- Runners Forum
- Plus the highlight of KLA 2010
If you are very fast, you can do both the 3 Mile and 5 Mile with the possibility of winning awards in each one, PLUS the Polar Bear Double will have awards to the top 5 male & female finishers.
We hope you join us for the 28th Annual Polar Bear!
This is the second event of the Step up to the Mini Series and first of the Long Distance Road Champions 2010.
Start & Finish
On Market St, the south side of the City Market.
Layout MapRest & Recovery
"Celebrate In The Market" after your finish, join your family, friends, and fellow runners and walkers with music, coffee and hot chocolate, check out the results, visit the "Mini" expo, have fun at the photo stage and the awards ceremony.
Courses
Fast, Scenic and flat through the newly renovated north side neighborhoods.
Course Maps
5 Mile Course Map
3 Mile Course Map
Schedule
| Friday, Feb. 19 Indianapolis City Market, 222 E. Market St. |
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| Registration & Packet Pick-up | 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, Feb. 20 Indianapolis City Market, 222 E. Market St. |
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| Registration & Packet Pick-up | 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. |
| 3 Mile Start | 8:30 a.m. |
| Celebration In The Market | 8:45 a.m. |
| 5 Mile Start | 9:15 a.m. |
| 3 Mile Awards Ceremony | 9:30 a.m. |
| 5 Mile Awards Ceremony | 10:15 a.m. |
| 3-5 Recognition Ceremony | 10:50 a.m. |
Entry Fees(No Refunds)
| Pre-Registration Deadline for Shirt Purchases is NOON, Tuesday, February 16th. Deadline for Pre-Registration is NOON, Thursday February 18th. |
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| 3 Mile / 5 Mile Entry Fee | $17.00 |
| 3 & 5 Double Polar Entry Fee | $27.00 |
| Purchase of Zorrell Hi Dri Long Sleeve Tech Shirt | $10.00 |
| Friday & Saturday Shirts not guaranteed - First come, First served! |
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| 3 Mile / 5 Mile Entry Fee | $23.00 |
| 3 & 5 Double Polar Entry Fee | $33.00 |
| Purchase of Zorrell Hi Dri Long Sleeve Tech Shirt | $12.00 |
Shirts on race day are first come, first served. Size is not guaranteed. Shirts will not be mailed.
We reserve the right to delay, reschedule or cancel due to severe weather or extreme circumstances
Awards
Youth Divisions:
Boys and girls ages 9 & Under, 10 to 12, 13 to 14 and 15 to 18. The top 3 in each age division will receive trophies.
Adult Divisions:
Overall
The top 3 male and female finishers will receive awards (to be determined by January 15, 2010)
Age Divisions
| Age Divisions | No. of Female Awards | No. of Male Awards |
| 19 to 24 | 4 | 3 |
| 25 to 29 | 4 | 3 |
| 30 to 34 | 4 | 3 |
| 35 to 39 | 3 | 3 |
| 40 to 44 | 3 | 3 |
| 45 to 49 | 3 | 4 |
| 50 to 54 | 3 | 4 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 4 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 3 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 3 |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 2 |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 2 |
| 80 & Over | 1 | 1 |
Age division awards are discount certificates which will allow you to redeem them from one of the great specialty retail stores listed below, with no minimum purchase required:
First place allows 30% discount on your purchase
Second place allows 25% discount on your purchase
Third place allows 20% discount on your purchase
Fourth place allows 20% discount on your purchase
THE MORE YOU SPEND . . . THE MORE DOLLARS YOU SAVE!
The Polar Bear Double
Top 5 male & female finishers will be recognized at the awards ceremony.
All award winners will be mailed a frameable certificate with your name and finish time imprinted.
Sponsors
The St. Francis Sports Medicine Center is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to both the competitive and recreational athlete. We will work with you to meet your goals. We are committed to providing you with a healthy and quick return to full activity, whether it is treating an acute injury, developing a sports specific rehabilitation program, answering questions related to sports nutrition or nutritional supplements, or having a sport physical performed.
We specialize in the following services
- Treatment of acute and chronic injuries
- Sport Nutrition counseling
- Exercise prescription
- Sport-specific training and rehabilitation
- On-site orthotics, braces and protective devices
- Gait evaluation
- Isokinetic strength testing
- Physical therapy
- Kinesio therapy
- Women's health / pelvic floor dysfunction
- ASTYM AdvantEDGE system (soft tissue therapy)
- Pre-participation physical exams
Jeffrey M Peterson, MD
Medical Director,
St. Francis
Sports Medicine Center
John Baldea, MD
Sports Medicine Fellowship
University of Colorado
www.StFrancisHospitals.org
KLA's 2010 Partners
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122 N. Delaware St. 620 Station Dr. |
9269 E. US 36 Avon, In 317.209.8786 indyathletesfoot.com |
Event Highlights
- Confirmation - Will be emailed to all pre-registered entrants with an email address.
- Results - Will be emailed containing personal results to each timed finisher who has provided an email address. Complete results will be posted on KLA's website.
LodgingIt's time to take a break!
You don't have to live outside Indianapolis to stay a night or two in a great downtown hotel with family and/or friends on Friday or Saturday or both!
Accommodations
The Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown hotel provides a wide selection of appointed guest rooms.
Location
The Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis is conveniently located next to top attractions and event locations, including one block west of the Registration, Packet Pick-up, Start, Finish and Rest & Recovery.
Dining
The Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis offers a fine selection of dining venues to tantalize your palate, including the casual Great American Grill.
Reservations
The Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis special Polar Bear rate of $119.00 (plus taxes) will be available for Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20.
For hotel reservations call 317.955.9700 and ask for the Polar Bear Run rate.
Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis
10 E. Market St, Downtown Indianapolis
Web: Hiltongardenindianapolis.com - Phone: 317.955.9700
Downtown
To view what's happening downtown, where to have a great meal or what neat place to visit, check out Indy Downtown Inc.
Photos
There will be a photo stage and display clock in the "Celebration in the Market" area where it's nice and warm. You may use your own camera or download pictures from KLA's website - free of charge!
You are also encouraged to post your Polar Bear photos on the photo page to share with the other runners and walkers.
Be sure to check out all of the race day photos. They will be available for viewing by noon Monday, February 22.
The Mini Polar Bear Expo
Save some bucks on shoes, apparel and accessories...discuss your nagging pain...get training tips...and much more before and after you finish.
On hand will be St. Francis Sports Medicine, Runners Forum, The Athlete's Foot, Kline's Quality Bottled Water - these are folks who support the sport of running and walking!
Confirmations
Within 5 to 10 minutes after you submit your online registration, you should receive an email confirming the information you sent to KLA. Any corrections, event changes, etc., should be reported to KLA as soon as possible in order to update.
KLA's Home Page
After receiving your registration, your confirmation will appear within two business days on the Event Confirmation alphabet list. This will include your assigned bib number.
Quick Pick Ticket
Three to four days before the event, you will receive an email confirmation with all pertinent information, including your bib number. Bring this Quick Pick Ticket to packet pick-up for faster service when you pick up your race material. This will apply to those who have provided an email address, which will also be used for updates and personal results.
Previous Results
View past results for this event.
2009 Results 2008 Results 2007 Results 2006 Results
Additional Information Coming Soon
There will be additional information added to this web site, please check back soon for more information. Thank you.
Online Registration
Online Registration is now closed. You can still sign up on Friday or Saturday (Race Day), see Race Schedule for details.
