2025 Boulder Polar Plunge

❄️Special Olympics Colorado Polar Plunge FAQ❄️


How do I Plunge? 🐧

To participate in the Polar Plunge:
1️⃣ Register online or in person on event day.
2️⃣ Meet the fundraising minimum.
3️⃣ Sign the waiver.
4️⃣ PLUNGE! 🎉

You can participate as an individual or with a team of any size.
Check out the event day timeline here!


How much do I need to fundraise?

The fundraising minimum to participate is:

  • $80 for adults.
  • $50 for students and SOCO athletes.

  • What do I wear to Plunge? 

    Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged!
    You can wear anything, including bathing suits, but:
    🚫NO DIVING SUITS allowed.
     SHOES MUST BE WORN IN THE RESERVOIR AT ALL TIMES.


    What should I bring?

    • 🛁 A towel.
    • 👕 A change of clothes and dry shoes to change into.
    • ✍️ Your signed waiver.


    Where do I change after my Plunge?

    BATHROOMS will be available.


    Where can I put my belongings if I’m running and Plunging?

    A bag-check service will be available at the Registration/Check-in table. Volunteers will provide a ticket for your belongings.⏰ Please pick up your items by 10:30 AM.


    How do I fundraise to reach my minimum?

    💡 Tips to crush your fundraising goal:

  • Ask friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers to donate $10–$15 to support your Plunge for Inclusion!
  • Need fundraising ideas? Check out our fundraising toolkit and social media toolkit

  • What happens if I don’t reach my fundraising minimum?

    • If you’re on a team, check with your Team Captain for help.
    • If you’re plunging individually, you must meet your fundraising minimum to participate.


    What are the fundraising incentives?

    🎉 Check out the 2025 fundraising incentives here for details on the awesome rewards you can earn!


    When else can I Plunge in 2025?

    There are Polar Plunges happening ALL ACROSS COLORADO throughout the year!
    The more plunges, the merrier—we’d love to see you at another event!