Bay Area 5k Run & Polar Plunge

Join the Bay Area Polar Plunge on March 1 at Robert W. Crown Memorial Beach in Alameda and jump in to support Special Olympics Northern California! The Polar Plunge is a global Special Olympics fundraising tradition where festive supporters splash into chilly waters in support of our athletes and mission. Gather your friends for this crazy event and come join the fun!

The Polar Plunge isn’t a swim: It's a celebration of community and inclusivity. It’s a chance to be with friends, make new connections, and experience a beautiful location in the Bay Area. Part costume party, part test of will, the Plunge is all for the benefit of Special Olympics. 

Plungers can brave the waters however they’d like, from dipping in a toe or two to a fully immersive splash. Don’t want to get wet? No worries! Register as a chicken and you can still raise funds, enjoy the festivities and help support Special Olympics.  However you choose to participate, it's time to bear down for the Bay Area Polar Plunge.

Plungers register as an individual or create a team or join a team. Every participant that raises a minimum of $125 will receive a Polar Plunge event T-shirt, lunch and joins the Plunge at noon. Raise over $125 for your chance to earn more swag!

Interested in warming up before you cool down? Prior to the Plunge, join us for a scenic 5K timed run along the beautiful beach to psyche yourself up for the fun ahead!  Registration is $45. Runners will receive a commemorative medal at the finish line.

Better yet, Dash and Splash!  Runners are encouraged to participate in the Plunge by raising an additional $125 and party with our Plungers who will get their chill on for Special Olympics.