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Polar Plunge & Run

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Kure Beach Pavillion, Kure Beach NC

Saturday, February 8th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ WHAT

  • Event Type: Run - Plunge - or both
  • Tagline: Some People Are Just Worth Freezing For!
  • Support: Help support local Special Olympics athletes by participating in the Polar Plunge & Run.
  • Options: Choose from the 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, or by taking a chilling plunge into the Atlantic Ocean.

🎶 EVENT ATTRACTIONS

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

📅 DATE

  • Event Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025

📍 LOCATION

  • Race Start / Finish Line: 105 Atlantic Avenue, Kure Beach, NC 28449
  • 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.

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