Polar Bear Run - Fergus
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Polar Bear Run - 2027
The Polar Bear Run is a winter trail event held on the trails of Elora and Fergus along the Grand River. The event offers three distances:
- 5 km
- 10K
- Half Marathon (21.1 km)
Races take place on snow-covered and icy trails that include forest paths and river-side sections. The event program lists chip timing for precise results, a finisher medal, a T-shirt, post-race hot beverages (coffee, tea, and hot chocolate), snacks, and prizes. An award ceremony is planned with medals for participants and a trophy for the fastest male and female finishers.
Parking is provided at 35 Farley Road, Fergus (Grace Christian Fellowship). Route maps are noted as coming soon. The event is described as family friendly and includes options for runners and walkers on the winter landscape.
This event also functions as a fundraiser for Servant's Heart Ministry, with a stated fundraising goal of CA$35,000 to purchase a food delivery truck. Proceeds are directed to the ministry, which provides regular food hampers and clothing markets to local families. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
