2026 Sonoma County Polar Plunge supporting Special Olympics Northern California
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2026 Sonoma County Polar Plunge supporting Special Olympics Northern California
About 2026 Sonoma County Polar Plunge
Join Us for the Polar Plunge
Doran Beach | March 7
Ready to brave the waters for Special Olympics NorCal? If you can grin and "bear" it, join the Sonoma County Polar Plunge and make a splash for Special Olympics! If the thought of chilly water is "unBEARable", get the thrill without the chill. Register as a chicken and still enjoy the festivities. The Polar Plunge is not a swim! It is a global Special Olympics fundraising tradition where festive supporters splash into chilly waters in support of our athletes and mission.
Every Plunger must raise a minimum of $125 and will receive a Polar Plunge T-shirt and enjoy post-Plunge fesitivites. Participants are encouraged to raise additional funds and earn more incentive rewards.
HOW IT WORKS:
1️⃣ Rally Your Crew (or Fly Solo!)
Grab your besties, coworkers, or family and dive in together!
2️⃣ Pick a Fearless Leader & Name Your Squad!
Elect a team captain and brainstorm the most epic team name. (Extra points for puns and frosty humor!)
3️⃣ Hit That Register Button
Sign up and officially join the coolest event of the season. Pro tip: Early birds get more time to plan their costumes!
4️⃣ Fundraise Like a Pro
Spread the word and raise those critical funds for the Special Olympics program in Fort Bragg. You’re not just plunging—you’re making a difference!
5️⃣ Suit Up & Show Up!
Costumes are a strongly encouraged—go big or go home! Then, bring your energy, smiles, and maybe a towel. Time to take the plunge!
Ready to make waves? Let’s do this! 🏊♂️🎉
BE A SPONSOR
This a great community event with are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available.
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If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email Plunge@sonc.org.
Date
Starts at: March 7, 2026 12:00 PM
Ends at: March 7, 2026 3:30 PM
Location
Doran Beach
201 Doran Beach Road
Bodega Bay,CA 94923 USA
Contact
Brrizzly the Polar Plunge Bear
Plunge@sonc.org
Why Participate?
Your participation will directly support our inclusive sports, health, schools and leadership programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Through Special Olympics, our athletes build friendships, overcome obstacles and are empowered to realize their full potential. Success on the field leads to more opportunities in daily life as the community learns about the unique abilities and contributions of our athletes. All Special Olympics programs are provided at no cost to the athletes and their families thanks to your support.
What can you Expect?
The Polar Plunge is an iconic tradition in Special Olympics in which brave supporters take a chilly winter dip to show their dedication for our athletes. Our Plunge is a family event and costumes are encouraged! You'll have a blast and feel good knowing that the funds you raise will help us change lives.