Fri, Jan 1, 2027

Resolution Run 5K and Polar Bear Dive - 2027

Seattle, WA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

5K1K

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Dec 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Resolution Run 5K and Polar Bear Dive - 2027

The course ends at Lake Washington, and just before the finish line runners can jump into it. It is optional, but most of the field ends up taking the plunge. Those who do and those who skip it are scored separately, so neither group is at a disadvantage. The route is a 5K run or walk, and the finish area has the feel of a New Year's celebration.

Heated changing tents are set up on site for anyone who goes in the water, split by gender, so you are not stuck shivering in wet clothes. Post-race, there is chili, hot chocolate, and apple cider at the finish. A beer garden is also on site for those who want it.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

830finishers

17:17winner

35:22median

1:18:23cutoff

Top 3: Mathew Weissinger (17:17) · Ben Iten (17:22) · Blake Roberts (17:28)

The Resolution Run 5K and Polar Bear Dive - 2027 has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles1/1/2027 10:30$40

1K1/1/2027 11:30Free

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Common Questions About the Resolution Run 5K and Polar Bear Dive - 2027

Will I finish last at the Resolution Run 5K and Polar Bear Dive - 2027?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 35:22, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:18:23, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Resolution Run 5K and Polar Bear Dive - 2027 a good first 3.1 Miles?

With 830 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Resolution Run 5K and Polar Bear Dive - 2027?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:17 while the median finisher took 35:22. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the Resolution Run 5K and Polar Bear Dive - 2027?

Join a local run club. Club Northwest, Seattle Running Club, West Seattle Running Club and others in Seattle welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.