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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Polar Bear 5K Prediction Run

Runners pick their own start time so they cross the line at exactly 10:00 AM with no watches; the first ten at the bell win hand-carved polar bears.

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Fun Run Atlas · Minnesota

Quirky format · Rochester, MN

Polar Bear 5K Prediction Run is a quirky-format race in Rochester, Minnesota, with a verified date of January 2, 2027.

ConfirmedFamily friendly
When
Sat, Jan 2, 2027
Start Clock starts 9:00 AM; finish at 10:00 AM
First Saturday of January
Where
Minnesota Treads (start/finish on trail)
116 17th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901 · Olmsted
Directions
Entry
$20 members / $25 non-members through 12/14/26
Organized by
Rochester Running Club
Official siteDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • prediction run
  • no watches
  • hand-carved prizes
  • running club

2026 Season completed

Date TBA

2027 Confirmed

Saturday, January 2, 2027

  • Sat, Jan 2, 2027

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

About the run

Rochester Running Club's January race finishing before 10 AM disqualifies you. Awards are held at Charlie's Eatery & Pub.

The run

Distances
5K
Occasion
New Year's
Season
Winter
Swag
Race gift; carved polar bear for top 10

Nearby

Sources

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