Arvada, CO | Saturday, January 9, 2027Registration OpenCharity / CauseFun / Novelty
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.
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Participant Giveaway
13.1 Miles: Buff/gaiter
10K: Buff/gaiter
5K: Buff/gaiter
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
13.1 Miles
$65.00
Jan 9
Jul 10
$70.00
Jul 10
Oct 10
$80.00
Oct 10
Dec 27
$85.00
Dec 27
Jan 9
10K
$45.00
Jan 9
Jul 10
$50.00
Jul 10
Oct 10
$60.00
Oct 10
Past Results
10K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2026
79
1:04:17
41:14
2025
90
1:09:02
42:37
5K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2026
170
36:16
18:26
2025
123
33:28
20:11
Half Marathon
Year
Finishers
Interested in this race?
Dec 27
$65.00
Dec 27
Jan 9
5K
$35.00
Jan 9
Jul 10
$40.00
Jul 10
Oct 10
$50.00
Oct 10
Dec 27
$55.00
Dec 27
Jan 9
Schedule
Thursday, January 9 4:30p-6:30p Early packet pick-up Location: TBD Saturday, January 11 8:15a Packet pick-up open 8:35a Penguin Waddle pick-up/registration close 8:45a Penguin Waddle start 8:50a Half marathon pick-up/registration close 9:00a Half marathon start 9:00a 10K pick-up/registration close 9:10a 10K start 9:10a 5K pick-up/registration close 9:20a 5K start 10:00a 5K awards ceremony 10:30a 10K/half overall awards ceremony 11:00a Half marathon division awards ceremony Note that packet picku