In 50 days · Sat, Nov 21, 2026
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When
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Where
1 Peninsula Dr, Erie PA
Distances
5K · 1 Mile · 10K
Typical weather
35–45°F · rain likely
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
42–49°F
dry
2024
34–44°F
dry
2023
37–46°F
rain
2022
20–40°F
dry
2021
37–46°F
rain
2020
36–52°F
dry
2019
34–51°F
dry
2018
24–36°F
rain
2017
39–51°F
dry
2016
33–35°F
dry
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Gear up
Typical start here is 35°F — see the cold-start kit →
About this race
Event Information
- Event Date: November 21, 2026
- Location: 1 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA
- Event URL: Frozen Footrace Registration
On-Site Registration
- Convenience: Don't let closed registration slow you down - come down & register on-site.
About the Race
- Beneficiary: In association with the Polar Plunge, we're holding a special 5k to benefit the Special Olympics.
- Unique Experience: After you warm up, you might consider jumping in the lake. In November. In Erie. Brrrr.
- Celebration: Kick off Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s 2024-2025 Polar Plunge season in Erie Pennsylvania!
- Milestone: This year, we’ll be celebrating 10 YEARS of plunging into Lake Erie!
Team Participation
- Create a Team: So, create your team and join thousands of plungers around the state.
- Support Athletes: Make a splash to support our athletes.
New This Year
- Frozen Footraces: Join us for the Frozen Footraces!
- Warm-Up Options: Warm-up with a 5K or 10K race or 1 mile chill walk along the roads of Presque Isle.
- Plunge Time: Plunging into the frigid water at 12 PM!
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