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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Asbury Park Polar Bear Races

Shore Athletic Club's winter boardwalk race has been held for 63 years. It runs between Christmas and New Year's, starting at Asbury Park Convention Hall and going out along the boardwalk to a turnaround in Bradley Beach.

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Event Atlas · Monmouth County

Races and fun runs · Asbury Park, Monmouth County

Asbury Park Polar Bear Races is a race or fun run in Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey, with a verified date of December 27, 2026.

Confirmed
When
Sun, Dec 27, 2026
Sunday between Christmas and New Year's
1 Mile 9:30 AM; 5K run and walk 10:00 AM
Where
Asbury Park Convention Hall
1300 Ocean Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 · Monmouth County
Directions
Admission
5K $40 ($45 race day); 1 Mile $20 ($25 race day)
Organized by
Shore Athletic Club
Civic group
Official siteDirections

What to expect

  • 63rd annual running in 2026
  • Out-and-back 5K along the Asbury Park and Bradley Beach boardwalks
  • 1 Mile run, 5K run and 5K racewalk
  • Starts and finishes at Asbury Park Convention Hall

2026 Confirmed

63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races - Sunday, December 27, 2026

  • Sun, Dec 27, 2026

2027 Projected

Projected from the 2026 pattern (Sunday after Christmas); not announced.

  • Sun, Dec 26, 2027

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Sources

Details checked against the organizer’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.