Some People Are Just Worth Freezing For!
Help support local Special Olympics athletes by participating in the Polar Plunge & Run.
Choose from the 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, or by taking a chilling plunge into the Atlantic Ocean. Run for a great cause on a great 5K course open to all ages and skill levels. Race participants will not be required to plunge, but are encouraged to heat up with the run/walk and cool down with the Polar Plunge – because some people are just worth freezing for!

Live music, vendors, food trucks and games make this a one-of-a-kind special event not to be missed!

Schedule:

11:00 AM - Gates Open.  Enjoy our DJ, silent auction, raffle, costume contest, food and much more.
11:00 AM - Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
NOON - Costume Contest
12:30 PM -  Fundraising Awards are announced
1:00 PM - Registration and Packet Pickup Close
1:00 PM - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts (NOTE: This is a new start time for the 1 Mile)
1:30 PM - 5K Starts
2:00 PM - Raffle and Silent Auction Close
2:30 PM - 5K Awards
2:45 PM - Plungers Start Lining Up on the Beach
3:05 PM - Polar Plunge!
3:30 PM - Event Ends

Course Info:

Run Kure Beach from the boardwalk through neighborhoods and parks. This flat race course is a great opportunity to get a new Personal Record. The course is stroller, wheelchair and dog friendly.

Click here for Course Map

Awards:

5K Awards
Top 3 Overall, Male & Female
Top 3 Male/Female in Age Groups:
10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Race Finisher Medal
All 1 Mile and 5K Finishers receive a finisher medal

Cost:

5K Only - $35
1 Mile Only - $35
Plunge Only - $35
5K Run & Plunge - $45
1 Mile Run & Plunge - $45

Click here for Register