The New Year's Plunge

Event Overview

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 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!

Registration Benefits

Each registration includes:

• Knit Beanie: One stylish beanie to keep you warm.
• Free Drink: One complimentary drink from 105 Brewery.
• Heated Tents: Post-plunge heated tents and drinks for your comfort.

Activities

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.

Start Times

• 10:00AM: for 3 Mile Runners (2 Laps).
• 10:15AM: for 1.5 Mile Walkers/Runners (1 Lap).
• Plunge-Only: Participants can go any time between 10:05 - 11:00AM.
• Post-run Plunge: Optional with a water team on site to assist until 11:00am. Take your time or hop right in!

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will be at 105 Brewing.

• Date: Wednesday, December 31st from 3:00 - 6:00PM.
• Address: 815 Yellowstone River Road, Billings, MT 59105.
• Race Day Pickup: Available starting at 9:30AM by the large tents.

Same-Day Registration

Same-day registration will be open from 9:30AM - 10:00AM. Find the 406 Race Series table under the heated tents.

Contact Information

Any questions can go to mary406race@gmail.com.

Race Information

Join us at 2300 Lake Elmo Drive, Billings, MT on 2026-01-01. For more details, visit The New Year's Plunge Page.