Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway Polar Bear Tank Race

The first annual SJSB Polar Bear Tank Race was held in February 2008 as a benefit for the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway.

This event is held to encourage people from a distance to come and enjoy an unusual winter recreation in the Sandhills. Teams consisting of 4 to 6 people race in eight foot stock tanks down the Middle Loup River for approximately three miles.

With a staggered start, each Polar Bear Tank Team is racing against the clock.   In the first year there were 60 plus participants, many from more than 200 miles away and one from out-of-state and that number continues to grow.

2012 marks the fifth year of the Polar Bear Tank race and it will be held March 2nd & 3rd. Teams will gather in Thedford on Friday evening to draw for start times and to enjoy a themed Chili Cook-off. Following the race on Saturday, awards will be presented after the evening prime rib dinner. 

Visit www.sandhillsjourney.com for more information on the tank race.