Celebrate the new year with a great run!
All-Out Polar Prowl
January 9, 2027 9a
Van Bibber Trail, Arvada, CO
Half Marathon
VIRTUAL Half Marathon
VIRTUAL 10K
VIRTUAL 5K
Join us for the 14th annual Polar Prowl at the Stenger Sports Complex in Arvada, CO! As the first Denver-area half marathon of the year, this event features 5K, 10K, and half marathon courses that meander along the Van Bibber Creek Trail, offering breathtaking views of Arvada's open spaces and Table Mountain. Because the courses are relatively flat, it is the perfect opportunity to chase a personal record or secure a qualifying time for the BOLDERBoulder. We are proud to support Penguins International with this event, and we invite you to join our penguin costume contest. The layout is incredibly spectator-friendly, featuring a viewing area just a short walk from the venue where fans can cheer on half marathoners three times and 5K or 10K athletes once before they hit the finish line.
Location
An official BOLDERBoulder qualifying event!
We are thrilled to announce that Polar PRowl has been designated as an official BOLDERBoulder Qualifier event! You can use your finishing time from any distance of this race to qualify for one of the 2027 BOLDERBoulder's qualified waves. For more details on the BB10K qualifying waves, please visit this link.
Benefiting Charity
Did you know that 9 out of 18 penguin species are threatened with extinction? Penguins International is a Denver-based 501(c)3 non-profit committed to protecting penguins to protect the planet. Ongoing projects include supporting Endangered African Penguins in South Africa through an incubator project, building nest boxes in South America for Humboldt Penguins, and funding Emperor Penguin research using SPLASH GPS tracking tags. Take comfort in knowing your donation to Penguins International supports penguin conservation, education, and research initiatives.
