Join Us for the Polar Plunge
Granite Bay Main Beach | March 1
The Theme is Wild, Wild West

Ready to brave the waters for Special Olympics Northern California? On March 1, join the Greater Sacramento Polar Plunge at our new location, a fun dip, skip or jump into chilly waters for a great cause! 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 Sacramento 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 Greater Sacramento Area Polar Plunge.

HOW IT WORKS

Plungers can form or join teams, or sign up as an individual. Every Plunger must raise a minimum of $125 and will receive a Polar Plunge T-shirt and lunch. Cool School participants must raise a minimum of $50 to Plunge, but need to raise a minimum of $125 to earn the T-shirt and brunch. Everyone is encouraged to raise additional funds and earn cool incentive rewards. The more you raise, the more you can help directly impact the lives of Special Olympics athletes, their families, and our community.

THE 5K TRAIL RUN & ONE MILE FUN RUN

Warm up before you cool down! Prior to the Plunge, join us for a 5K Trail Run to psyche yourself up for the fun ahead. This run includes uneven paths, rocks and stones as obstacles, water crossings and hills. The weather is unpredictable and may increase the difficulty of the run. Please know your limits and plan ahead before participating. Registration is $45. The first 200 runners will receive a commemorative medal at the finish line
For those who may find the Trail Run a challenge we have added a 1mile fun run/walk. Registration is $20. The first 50 runners/walkers will receive a commemorative finisher's pin 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.

DID SOMEONE SAY AWARDS?

We’ll also present awards to the top individual and team fundraisers, as well as for best costumes. That’s right! Everyone is encouraged to dress in costume for the Plunge. They aren't mandatory, but they’re a fun part of the global Polar Plunge tradition. So go with the flow and dress up, whether with your team or solo.

BE A SPONSOR

There are a wide range and variety of opportunities to engage you company as a sponsor. Contact Brooke at BrookeG@sonc.org to learn more.

Everyone wins at the Polar Plunge. Be brave in your attempt and make a splash for our amazing Special Olympics NorCal athletes! All funds raised will support the sports, educational, health and leadership programs our athletes enjoy for free.

Register today and make a difference for children and adults with intellectual disabilities!

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email Plunge@sonc.org.

2025 Greater Sacramento Polar Plunge, 5K trail run & 1 mile run/walk

#JumpInForSO

2025 Greater Sacramento Polar Plunge, 5K trail run & 1 mile run/walk

#JumpInForSO

Volunteer Opportunities

Please email us at Plunge@sonc.org to learn more.