All-Out Polar Prowl

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.

Stenger Soccer Complex
11200 W 58th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002

Aid Stations

Aid stations have Superganix samples on-demand and will feature Gatorade (lemon-lime, orange, or fruit punch) and Gu energy gels in raspberry lemonade

Directions & Parking

Directions: The Stenger Soccer Complex is located at 11200 W 58th Ave in Arvada. From I-70, go north on Kipling then west on 58th. Stenger will be just past the baseball fields on the south side of the street. Click here for a map or to get directions.

Parking: Athletes & spectators will be required to park in the westernmost lots shown in blue on the site map above by entering at the Quail St./58th Ave intersection. Please follow all parking signs & staff direction on race day. All parking lot gates will be locked at 1:00p, after the last athlete has finished.

Spectator info

This course is spectator friendly! Friends and family can cheer on athletes on-course THREE times for half marathoners, and once for 10K and 5K, in addition to cheering on at the start/finish line. The athletes will pass the intersection of the access trail from the parking lot and Van Bibber Trail.

♦ RRCA Certified Race Director—Organization you can count on! With hundreds of events under the belt of our director and a staff with 25+ years experience, your event will run smoothly. (Ha! No pun intended)
♦ Early AND Race Day Packet Pick-Up—For those who like to prep in advance! But no worries if you wait until race day... we make it quick & easy.
♦ Beanie—Keep your head warm like a penguin! One that will take you through the whole winter season.
♦ Finisher Medals—Custom molded for all, including the 5K! With full-color ribbons... SO fancy!
♦ Brag Tags—For all repeat finishers! Our little way of saying 'Thanks for making Polar Prowl a tradition!'
♦ Souvenir Race Bibs—Event specific and personalized! Personalized for all who register at least 2 weeks in advance... yet another keepsake to remember your day!
♦ Custom Distance Sticker—Share your accomplishment! Stick 'em on your car, water bottle, or bulletin board proudly!
♦ FREE Race Pics—Unlimited downloads are on us! Professional photographers at the finish line AND on course... enjoy!
♦ Gear Check—No trips back to the car for our athletes... no need! Leave it with us... we'll keep an eye on it for you.
♦ Toilets-A-Plenty—3 Units for 500 people? What, are you crazy? Ever had to run without using a restroom because the lines were too long? Us too... ouch! We provide more than TRIPLE the facilities as other events, plus multiple units on-course!
♦ Accurately Measured Courses—Race the distance you trained for! Not a little more and not a little less... we measure each course no fewer than 3 times before race day and mark them so they're crystal clear.
♦ Use your results to qualify for Bolder Boulder—We count! All of our distances are timed and accurately measured, and may be used for the timed waves
♦ Medical Support—Nothing is more important than your safety! Here's hopin' those guys are really bored, but just in case... you'll find our med crew both at the start/finish AND on course. Plus, each and every volunteer you pass knows who to call for help.
♦ Tons of Aid Stations—No need to carry any extra weight! Not only will both water & electrolytes be handed to you at the finish line, course aid stations are an average of just 1.2 miles apart. And cups a plenty, no need to deal with the hassle of cupless!
♦ Disposable Timing Chips—No hassle at the finish line! And no fees if you forget to return your timing chip either... we don't need it back.
♦ Electronic Results—No more endless sheets of data to sort through! All results scroll on easy-to-read computer screens in the expo area during the event and are posted online by the end of the day.
♦ Post-Race Meal—Breakfast burritos, fruit, bagels & chocolate milk for all! Yup, even if you're dead last... we're not going anywhere until we cheer you in.
♦ 3 Deep Awards—Overall AND Divisions! Events small enough to stay friendly and personal give you a better chance of landing on the podium!
♦ NEW fun, theme-based costume drawing! Come dressed in your best penguin-themed outfit and win fun prizes from Penguins International!

	Thank you for putting on an amazing race today. And thank you to the RD for making sure everyone to the very last finisher was supported and cheered for!  Amazing experience! I’ll definitely sign up for more races and recommend you to everyone!  ~Christi Ann
	As a part of our first-of-its-kind race that doesn't end, (yes, it goes on and on my friend), run the same distance at back-to-back events to measure your progress on identical Endless Series courses. Prizes may be awarded to those who beat their previous time! More
	With about a gazillion reasons why you might not be able to join us on race day, including if the weather doesn't match your running style, we know you still want to race with your friends & family. Well, we've got your back! More

Prizes

We still have the great 3-deep awards that you love, overall and divisions. The prizes will be a free registration for the distance you participated in. The winners will be randomly selected and notified via email the week after the event. More

Note that packet pickup closes 10 minutes before the start of each distance and you must start within 5 minutes of the distance start time (don't be late)!