Click here to register for the Snowman Shuffle.
Looking for volunteers (course marshals, water station, bike lead), click here for details and to register. All volunteers get a race shirt (while they last) and a $20 credit to a River City Races owned event.
This race is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series. Run six races on our calendar and get a Run the 502 Finisher Medals with charms of all the races finished. Click here for more details, to see the medal and register (no fee to register for the Run the 502).
Third and final race of the Polar Bear Grand Prix. Four mile run and walk through scenic Cherokee Park, starts at Hogan's Fountain and winds its way along Beargrass Creek to Big Rock Park and back around the Scenic Loop. Enter just the Snowman Shuffle or make the full commitment to participate in all three races.
Entry fee includes:
Custom Snowman Shuffle toboggan
Finisher medal (complete the Polar Bear Grand Prix medal)
Free race photography
Age Group Awards
Trophies for Overall, Masters and Grand Masters
Team competition
Pre-race packet pickup Friday, February 9th at Fleet Feet, 117 Breckinridge Ln. from 11;00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Race morning starting at 7:30 a.m. at Hogan’s Fountain in Cherokee Park.
The Fleet Feet Polar Bear Grand Prix Team Challenge is open to any 3 to 5 person teams in three divisions: Male, Female, or Coed. Fastest three on each team are scored, the Coed team must score one woman. Your team can choose to participate in any individual or all three Polar Bear Grand Prix races. There will be a Team Challenge Polar Bear Grand Prix Award for any team that wins all three races in their division. You will not only compete for team awards; each team member is also eligible for an individual time and awards! There is no additional fee to participate in the Polar Bear Grand Prix Team Challenge.
Each member of the winning team in each division will receive a gift card to Fleet Feet!
AWARDS - Awards for the top three male and female, master and grandmaster. Top three in each age group, 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.
The Fleet Feet Team Challenge is open to any 3 to 5 person teams in three divisions: Male, Female, or Coed. Fastest three on each team are scored, the Coed team must score one woman. You will not only compete for team awards (members of each winning team will receive a Fleet Feet gift certificate); each team member is also eligible for an individual time and awards!
The Fleet Feet Team Challenge applies to all River City Races and Run the 502 events. At the end of the season (the Snowman Shuffle on February 10, 2024) the teams that win the most events (Male, Female and Co-ed) plus the team that completes the most events, each member will receive a personalized ¼ zip pullover with your name and team name!
There is no additional fee to participate in the Fleet Feet Team Challenge but a team and members must be declared by the Wednesday before each event. After then, changes and additions must be made by emailing runrivercity@gmail.com.
We've added a charity partner to all three races of the Polar Bear Grand Prix, The Olmsted Parks Conservancy!
Louisville has the greatest parks system in the country and we all enjoy running and walking in them. Help maintain their beauty by donating and/or fundraising! It's easy and fun and if you raise $250 or more, your registration is FREE! More details on how to fundraise or the option to make a donation when you register.