Celebrating the beginning of the new year, the event consists of a 5K run/walk that has an optional Polar Bear Dive into Lake Washington just prior to the event finish line area. The post-race celebration includes a free kids dash for children 10 & under and a beer garden for those over 21. Free chili, coffee, hot chocolate and more will be provided. Medals are now sold out!
STAY DRY OR CHOOSE THE POLAR BEAR DIVE
Participants in this 3.1 mile run/walk can choose to stay dry and compete in the standard 5K run/walk or they can choose to select the optional Polar Bear Dive 5K that takes a brief detour into Lake Washington roughly 100 yards before the 5K finish line. Results for the standard 5K and the Polar Bear 5K will be scored separately. Roughly 60% of last year runners chose the Polar Bear Dive option.
DAY OF RACE SCHEDULE
9:00 a.m. - Registration & Packet Pickup opens
10:00 a.m. - Beer Garden opens
10:30 a.m. - Start of all 5K run/walk events
11:30 a.m. - Free Kid's Dash starts
11:45 a.m. - Awards Ceremony
1:00 p.m. - Beer Garden closes
1:30 p.m. - Event Ends
