Lace up those running shoes, get out of the den and let the polar bear run during the 46th annual Polar Bear Run on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Pre-registration is open now for this winter tradition. Runners can sign up at actnowracing.com.

Registration is $35 for the 5K and $45 for the 10K. Runners who register before Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, will receive a commemorative sweatshirt.

The race starts at 9 a.m. at the Southwest Baptist University Student Union. Packet pick up and on-site registration is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Day of race registration is $45 for the 5K and $55 for the 10K.

Hosted by the City of Bolivar’s Parks & Recreation Department, the Polar Bear Run is the longest standing, continuous road race in southwest Missouri. This year’s event is proudly sponsored by The Marketing Bunch, with additional sponsorship opportunities available. Businesses or organizations interested in sponsorships can contact The Marketing Bunch at info@marketingbunch.com or call 417-327-4542.

For more information about the Polar Bear Run, please contact Todd Schrader at tschader@bolivar.mo.us or visit the PolarBearRunBolivar Facebook page.