Earth Day 5K
- Running
- 5k
Rochester, Michigan, United States
About the Event
Polar Bear 5K Prediction Run
Welcome to the 2026 Rochester Running Club Polar Bear 5K Prediction Run! This unique event challenges participants to predict their finish time for a 5K race. The clock and finish line stopwatch will begin at 9:00 AM CST. Participants should start their race precisely at the time they predict they will finish before 10:00 AM. For example, if you predict a 30-minute 5K, start at 9:30 AM to finish at 10:00 AM. Finishing before 10:00 AM results in disqualification, but you still support a local 5K.
Prizes: The first 10 people to cross the line after 10:00 AM will win a festive Polar Bear trophy designed by Roger Heil. Participants are not allowed to wear or use a watch or any timing device.
Course: This year, the race will begin and end on the trail near Minnesota Treads, utilizing Cascade Lake for a nearly perfect 5K out-and-back course.
Registration Fees:
- November 1, 2025 - December 14, 2025: $20 for Rochester Running Club members / $25 for non-members (includes a race gift).
- December 15, 2025 - December 31, 2025: $25 for members / $30 for non-members.
- Raceday registration (8:00 AM - 8:30 AM): $30 for members / $35 for non-members.
Packet Pickup: Minnesota Treads from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on race day.
Contact Information:
- Event Contact: Brock Quimby
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: Visit website
How to get there
Courses
Tickets
This event is not sold through Apuama. Check prices and availability directly on the organizer's website.
| Member Registration (Nov 1 - Dec 14) | $20.00 | View |
| Non-Member Registration (Nov 1 - Dec 14) | $25.00 | View |
| Member Registration (Dec 15 - Dec 31) | $25.00 | View |
| Non-Member Registration (Dec 15 - Dec 31) | $30.00 | View |
| Member Raceday Registration | $30.00 | View |
| Non-Member Raceday Registration | $35.00 | View |
| Rochester Running Club Members | $22.20 | View |
| Standard Registration | $27.50 | View |
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