Polar Bear Plunge 5K

Event Overview

• Name: Annual Polar Bear 5K
• Date: January 17th, 2026
• Location: Copperas Cove City Park, 1206 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove, TX
• Website: Polar Bear Plunge 5K

Race Details

• Course: Start and finish at the City Park Pool with 3 laps around the park
• Registration Fee: $25, price increase starting January 7th
• Online Registration: Ends January 13th at 8:00am
• Shirt Guarantee: Must register by January 2nd

Bib Pick Up Information

• Early Bib Pick Up: January 15th and 16th at Copperas Cove Civic Center, 9:00am - 6:00pm
• Limit: Only first 200 participants will receive bags
• Same Day Bib Pick Up: Starts at 7:00am on race day
• Note: Bibs will not be handed out prior to 9:00am on early pick-up dates

Post-Race Activities

• Raffle Prizes: Giveaway shortly after the race ends
• Race Results: Participants will await results after the raffle
• Polar Bear Plunge: Runners invited to plunge into the City Park Pool
• Belly Flop Contest: Participate in the annual belly flop after the plunge