955 Johnson Ferry Road
The Polar Bear Run is in its 35th year, benefitting participants of the Johnson Ferry Christian Academy student music program who need financial assistance for the annual Mission/Choir Tour.
The run began in 1989 and Johnson Ferry Baptist Church became the sponsor in 1992, with participation growing to its current limit of 2,000 runners.
The race is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier and includes a cub run and cub 50-yard dash. 5K awards will be presented to overall male and female winner: masters male and female winners and top three male and female finishers in 16 age categories from 10 & under to 80 and over. Ribbons will be awarded to Cub Run and Cub Dash participants.
Proceeds from the race benefit In past years, students have traveled to New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Poland, Dallas, Chicago, Birmingham, and Washington, DC.