

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Special Olympics NHC Polar Plunge & Run
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: WEBSITE
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/KureBeach/PolarPlungeNC


WHAT
RUN - PLUNGE - OR BOTH

Some People Are Just Worth Freezing For!
Help support local Special Olympics athletes by participating in the Polar Plunge &amp; Run. 

Choose from the 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, or by taking a chilling plunge into the Atlantic Ocean. Run for a great cause on a great 5K course open to all ages and skill levels. Race participants will not be required to plunge, but are encouraged to heat up with the run/walk and cool down with the Polar Plunge – because some people are just worth freezing for!

Live music, vendors, food trucks and games make this a one-of-a-kind special event not to be missed!


DATE
Saturday, February 21, 2026


LOCATION
Race Start / Finish Line
105 Atlantic Avenue
Kure Beach, NC  28449

Polar Plunge
On the Beach
105 Atlantic Avenue
Kure Beach, NC 28449


PARKING
Parking is available at any legal street parking spot in surrounding blocks. Parking fees may apply.


EVENTS OFFERED
5K - This is a timed event
1 Mile - This event is not timed (PLEASE NOTE: The 1 Mile starts before the 5K at 1:00pm)
Polar Plunge -- Because some people are just worth freezing for!
*You can run or walk the 5K or 1 Mile.


FUNDRAISING
A big part of the Special Olympics Polar Plunge &amp; Run is fundraising.  The amazing Polar Plunge Fundraisers are the backbone of this event. Prizes are available for fundraisers! To fundraise, click on Become a Fundraiser in the menu above.


TEAMS
Get your team together for the 2026 Polar Plunge. Prizes are available for biggest teams and top team fundraisers.


TO REGISTER
Visit website
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/KureBeach/PolarPlungeNC


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Visit website
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/KureBeach/PolarPlungeNC


HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Special Olympics New Hanover County provides year-round sports training, competition, social events, and Summer Camp for individuals eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities.

In New Hanover County, more than 1000 athletes participate in Special Olympics. The program relies solely on private and corporate support as well as the efforts of over 500 volunteers to provide these services at no cost to the athletes or their families.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kure-beach/special-olympics-nhc-polar-plunge-and-run/200029345768227
- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, workshops, music, summer-camps, contests, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, kids, charities, marathons
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 489

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/KureBeach/PolarPlungeNC?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=kure+beach-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kure Beach
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Kure Beach Pavilion, 105 Atlantic Ave, Kure Beach, NC
- **lat**: 33.99858
- **long**: -77.90602
- **full address**: Kure Beach Pavilion, 105 Atlantic Ave, Kure Beach, NC, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Go Time (https://allevents.in/org/go-time/2222846)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Kure Beach Pavilion, 105 Atlantic Ave, Kure Beach, NC, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Go Time
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, nonprofit, workshops, music, summer-camps, contests, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, kids, charities, marathons
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Special Olympics NHC Polar Plunge & Run ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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