2300 Lake Elmo Drive, Billings MT
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Start your New Year with a splash of adventure! Join us at Lake Elmo for the New Year’s Plunge, a refreshing way to kick off the year surrounded by community, crisp air, and a little bit of crazy fun. Run or walk a scenic loop around Lake Elmo (1.5 Miles), then celebrate your finish with an optional polar plunge into the icy waters to welcome the year with energy and courage! Have no fear, we have heated tents on site for you to hang out before you head home.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just here for the plunge and laughs, this event is all about starting fresh, having fun, and saying Yes. You. Can. in the new year!
All racers will start at 10:00am. The post-run plunge is optional. We will have a water team on site to assist until 11:00am. Take your time or hop right in!
Each registration includes:
We will have Billings Fish & Wildlife on site to talk about ice fishing and snow shoeing around the area. Learn how you can continue to be active even in the cold months around the area.
Packet Pickup will be at 105 Brewing.
Same-day registration will be open from 9:30AM - 10:00AM. Find the 406 Race Series table under the heated tents.
Any questions can go to mary406race@gmail.com.
For more information about the race, visit the official site: The New Year's Plunge.
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