Partly cloudy throughout the day.
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Race Overview
The ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon is run entirely on the 200-meter indoor track at Ohio Northern University's Sports Center in Ada, Ohio, requiring 211 laps for the marathon and 105.5 laps for the half marathon, with runners reversing direction every 30 minutes. It has run annually in late January since at least 2010, with the field typically 10 to 20 marathon finishers. The race benefits ONU's cross country and track & field programs. Adam Lowe won the 2025 edition in 3:02:36, with Angela Carron the top female finisher in 3:08:12.
WikipediaFAQ
When is the 2027 ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon?
The 2027 ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon will be held on Sunday January 31, 2027.
Is the ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?
No, the ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.
What is the time limit for the ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon?
The time limit for the ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon is 6 hours.
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon Weather History
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 28°, Average Low: 21°, Average High: 35°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 26° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° |
| Feel | 16° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 10mph | 10mph | 12mph | 13mph | 14mph | 14mph |
| Dew | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2026
Jan 25, 2026
Cloudy skies throughout the day with snow.
Low: 8°, High: 14°, Moderate Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | -5° | -4° | -4° | -4° | -3° | -1° |
| Rain | light | light | light | light | light | - |
| Wind | 12mph | 11mph | 14mph | 15mph | 16mph | 14mph |
| Dew | 6° | 7° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 10° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2025
Jan 26, 2025
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 20°, High: 31°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | 13° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 19° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 11mph | 8mph | 11mph | 10mph | 10mph | 11mph |
| Dew | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 19° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2024
Jan 28, 2024
Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain or snow throughout the day.
Low: 35°, High: 39°, Moderate Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | 25° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 26° | 26° |
| Rain | light | - | light | light | light | light |
| Wind | 21mph | 19mph | 18mph | 20mph | 17mph | 14mph |
| Dew | 34° | 35° | 34° | 34° | 35° | 34° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2023
Jan 29, 2023
Cloudy skies throughout the day with early morning rain.
Low: 30°, High: 43°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | 35° | 35° | 35° | 37° | 37° | 33° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 12mph | 12mph | 14mph | 13mph | 13mph | 16mph |
| Dew | 39° | 39° | 39° | 40° | 41° | 39° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2020
Jan 26, 2020
Cloudy skies throughout the day.
Low: 32°, High: 34°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 13mph | 15mph | 15mph | 15mph | 14mph | 16mph |
| Dew | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2019
Jan 27, 2019
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 5°, High: 32°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | -3° | -4° | -5° | -2° | -2° | -1° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 16mph | 16mph | 14mph | 13mph | 13mph | 15mph |
| Dew | 8° | 7° | 6° | 6° | 7° | 7° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2018
Jan 28, 2018
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 27°, High: 48°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | 22° | 27° | 34° | 39° | 40° | 44° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 5mph | 3mph | 1mph | 3mph | 6mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 26° | 30° | 34° | 34° | 33° | 28° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2017
Jan 29, 2017
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 25°, High: 29°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | 16° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 10mph | 10mph | 11mph | 12mph | 10mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 22° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 21° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2016
Jan 31, 2016
Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain.
Low: 44°, High: 56°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | 43° | 44° | 51° | 54° | 52° | 54° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 12mph | 14mph | 17mph | 20mph | 16mph | 18mph |
| Dew | 40° | 40° | 42° | 46° | 46° | 47° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2015
Jan 25, 2015
Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain or snow.
Low: 20°, High: 37°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | 35° | 35° | 29° | 26° | 20° | 21° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | light |
| Wind | 1mph | 1mph | 7mph | 11mph | 17mph | 15mph |
| Dew | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 27° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2014
Jan 26, 2014
Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning snow.
Low: 5°, High: 39°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | -7° | -7° | -4° | -4° | 1° | 4° |
| Rain | light | light | light | - | - | - |
| Wind | 11mph | 14mph | 13mph | 19mph | 18mph | 19mph |
| Dew | 3° | 4° | 7° | 9° | 9° | 10° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2013
Jan 27, 2013
Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain or snow.
Low: 15°, High: 33°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | 6° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 15° | 21° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 8mph | 6mph | 9mph | 13mph | 13mph | 9mph |
| Dew | 10° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 19° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2012
Jan 29, 2012
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 24°, High: 37°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | 21° | 22° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 24° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 11mph | 13mph | 16mph | 17mph | 21mph | 25mph |
| Dew | 19° | 20° | 20° | 22° | 21° | 22° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2011
Jan 30, 2011
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 18°, High: 30°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | 19° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 21° | 22° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | light | - |
| Wind | 7mph | 9mph | 9mph | 8mph | 8mph | 6mph |
| Dew | 25° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 20° |
| RunScore |
ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon 2010
Jan 31, 2010
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 4°, High: 26°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||
| Feel | 2° | 2° | 5° | 6° | 8° | 9° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 3mph | 4mph | 8mph | 11mph | 15mph | 16mph |
| Dew | 4° | 6° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 13° |
| RunScore |