Polar Plunge: On the Beach, 105 Atlantic Avenue, Kure Beach, NC 28449
🅿️ PARKING
Parking Availability: Parking is available at any legal street parking spot in surrounding blocks.
Fees: Parking fees may apply.
🏅 EVENTS OFFERED
5K: This is a timed event.
1 Mile: This event is not timed (New for 2025: The 1 Mile starts before the 5K at 1:00pm).
Polar Plunge: Because some people are just worth freezing for!
Participation: You can run or walk the 5K or 1 Mile.
💰 FUNDRAISING
Importance: A big part of the Special Olympics Polar Plunge & Run is fundraising.
Fundraisers: The amazing Polar Plunge Fundraisers are the backbone of this event.
Prizes: Prizes are available for fundraisers!
Get Started: To fundraise, click on Become a Fundraiser in the menu above.
👥 TEAMS
Team Participation: Get your team together for the 2025 Polar Plunge.
Prizes: Prizes are available for the biggest teams and top team fundraisers.
📝 TO REGISTER
Pre-Event Registration: Click on the Sign Up button in the top right.
At Event Registration: Online registration does not close until the race starts.
Encouragement: We strongly encourage you to register at home or on your phone before visiting the registration tents.
Event Registration: Participants who register at the event will be asked to scan a QR Code with their phone to register digitally.
📅 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Details: Visit the Schedule of Events by clicking HERE.
❤️ HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Support Provided: Special Olympics New Hanover County provides year-round sports training, competition, social events, and Camp Shriver Summer Camp for individuals eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact: In New Hanover County, more than 700 athletes participate in Special Olympics.
Funding: The program relies solely on private and corporate support.
Volunteers: Over 400 volunteers help provide services at no cost to the athletes or their families.