# Event Details

- **Event Name**: New Year's 5K
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Start your New Year with a splash of adventure! 

Join us at Lake Elmo for the inaugural 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!

Registration Opens November 1st: 
https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Billings/TheNewYearsPlunge

Each registration includes:

1) Custom Knit Beanie
2) Free Drink from 105 Brewing
3) Warm Post-Run Beverage

We will have the Billings team from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks 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 ahead. 

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! 

Packet Pickup
Where: 105 Brewing, 815 Yellowstone River Road, Billings, MT 
When: Wednesday, December 31st from 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Race Day Pick-Up is available starting at 9:30 am by the large tents. Same-day registration will be open from 9:30am - 10:00am. Look for us at the 406 Race Series table under the heated tents.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/billings/new-years-5k/200029197442542
- **Event Categories**: new-year, sports, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 288

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Billings
- **state**: MT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lake Elmo Montana State Park
- **lat**: 45.840699617129
- **long**: -108.47784519196
- **full address**: Lake Elmo Montana State Park, 2300 Lake Elmo Dr, Billings, MT 59105-3970, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: New Year's 5K
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is New Year's 5K being held?
  - **A:** New Year's 5K takes place on Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am at Lake Elmo Montana State Park, 2300 Lake Elmo Dr, Billings, MT 59105-3970, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing New Year's 5K?
  - **A:** New Year's 5K is organized by 406 Race Series.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** New Year's 5K is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Billings, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 280+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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