Polar Bear Run - Fergus
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Polar Bear Run 2027
Polar Bear Run 2027 is a trail running event held in the Fergus and Elora area of Ontario on January 30, 2027. Routes run along snowcovered trails by the Grand River and through wooded terrain with sections of packed snow and ice.
The event offers these distance options:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half Marathon (21.1 km)
Race entries include a T shirt, chip timing, a finisher medal, and post race beverages such as coffee, tea, and hot chocolate, plus snacks and prizes. The Half Marathon course description notes warming stations along the route. An award ceremony lists medals for participants and a Polar Bear trophy for the fastest male and female, with additional prizes for other competitors.
The event functions as a fundraiser for Servant's Heart, with a stated fundraising goal of CAD 35,000 to purchase a dedicated food delivery truck. Net proceeds are designated to support Servant's Heart Ministry programs that provide food hampers and clothing to families in the local community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
