POLAR BEAR SERIES OF RUNS & WALKS

Walkers and runners a Polar Bear event at SBU.

Need something to keep you going in the winter?
Consider the Polar Bear Series and join a great group of people who walk or run on Sunday afternoons.

register

Series is held in January - March of each year

  • Click here for a 2013 registration form OR register ONLINE.
  • Call the Y for more information at 716-373-2400 x230.

For some, it's a tradition, for others, a challenge, either way - it's fun!

Date Run Distance Walk Distance Location
January 1 (New Year's Resolution) 5K (3.1 miles) 5K (3.1 miles) SBU
January 20 10K (6.2 miles) 4 Mile Bradford YMCA
February 10 10 Mile 5 Mile Bradford YMCA
March 10 Half Marathon (13.1 mi) 6 Mile Olean YMCA
  • Registration Time: 11:45 am - 12:30 p.m.
    • All events start at 1:00 PM
  • Complete Series of Runs or Walks:
    • Olean & Bradford YMCA Members:
      • $50 up to 12/20/12 (includes a long-sleeved Performance Tee)
      • $60 from 12/21/12 to 1/20/13 (no Tee)
    • Public:
      • $75 up to 12/20/12 (includes a long-sleeved Performance Tee)
      • $85 from 12/21/12 to 1/20/13 (no Tee)
  • Single Date Run or Walk:
    • Olean & Bradford YMCA Members:
      • $20/race pre-registered (by the Wed proceeding the race)
      • $30/race day
    • Public:
      • $30/race pre-registered
      • $40/race day
  • Awards:
    • Awards for first place in each age group for the series of runs.
    • Awards for first male and female walker in the series of walks.
    • Awards for the first and second place finishers in each age group for the 1/2 marathon.
    • Run series awards will be determined by top scorer. Every participant must finish three of the four events to qualify for the series awards.
      • Scores will be given in each age group as follows:
        • 1st= 6 pts
        • 2nd= 4 pts
        • 3rd= 3 pts
        • 4th= 2 pts
        • 5th= 1 point
        • Two additional points will be awarded for those entering the 1/2 marathon/6-mile walk event.
  • 2013 RESULTS:
Results are posted the following week after each race.