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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
12515 Central Park Rd, Center Junction IA
5K
20–35°F · low rain risk
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2025
3–23°F
dry
2024
25–34°F
dry
2023
17–35°F
dry
2022
9–27°F
dry
2021
18–32°F
dry
2020
27–36°F
dry
2019
19–43°F
dry
2018
34–49°F
dry
2017
30–45°F
dry
2016
-17–15°F
dry
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About this race
Gather you friends, family, neighbors, and even that adventurous kid down the street (with parental permission, of course!) for a winter adventure like no other! Imagine this: a thrilling 5K run through beautiful Central Park followed by an exhilarating jump into a freezing lake.
Join us on December 19th to work off some of those holiday calories and embrace the great outdoors. Be prepared for a little shivering and possibly some questionable life choices, all while making unforgettable memories.
A portion of your fee will support one of the three Jones County School Athletic Boosters that you choose, listed below. So while you are braving the cold, you're also giving back.
-Anamosa Athletic Boosters
-Monticello Athletic Boosters
-Midland Athletic Boosters
Events:
Candy Cane 800 Meter Run (ages 10 and under) @ 12:45 PM
Polar Run 5K @ 1PM
Reindeer Plunge Only @ 2 PM
Award Divisions:
Candy Cane 800 M Run (ages 10 & under)- trophies will be given to 1st place boy and 1st place girl
Polar Run 5K- medals will be given to top three places in all age divisions and genders:
12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+
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