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Polar Plunge

2024 Polar Plunge

Registration is Now Open!

Jump in! Registration for the 2024 Special Olympics Northern California Polar Plunge is now open.

Make a splash with your friends, teammates, coworkers and family members to support Special Olympics NorCal. Whether you want to jump all the way in, dip in & out or even just stay dry & enjoy the party, there’s something for everyone! Plus, enjoy fundraising incentives, festivities and more.

Your support at the Polar Plunge funds year-round programs for more than 17,000 athletes and helps us create an inclusive community where people with and without disabilities can make connections, develop healthy lifestyles, achieve success, and experience the joy of sports.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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San Francisco Sponsorship Opportunties

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Celia at celiag@sonc.org.

2024 POLAR PLUNGE LOCATIONS

Greater Sacramento Polar Plunge & 5K Trail Run


February 10,  Browns Ravine

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San Francisco 5K/10K & Polar Plunge

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February 24,  Aquatic Park

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Santa Cruz

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March 2, *NEW LOCATION*  Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Fresno

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March 16,  Millerton Lake

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Siskiyou County

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February 24,  Lake Shastina Community Center

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Tuolumne County

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February 24,  Lake Tulloch South Shore

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Fort Bragg

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March 2,  Dolphin Isle

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Sonoma County


March 9,  Doran Beach

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Lake County

March 2, *More Info Coming Soon*

COOL SCHOOL CHALLENGE

Be a part of the COOLEST fundraising event! The Cool School Challenge brings together members of your school’s community to rally in support of Special Olympics NorCal. Take advantage of lower prices AND have the opportunity to earn funds back for your school! Cool School Plungers can participate at a listed NorCal event or host their own at the school, etc.

Please contact plunge@sonc.org to get started and for more information.

2023 Polar Plunge Recap

Thank you to everyone who Plunged, donated and supported the 2023 Polar Plunge! We hosted 11 Plunge events and raised more than $383,000!

All funds raised from the Polar Plunge support Special Olympics’ life-changing programs in sports, health, education and athlete leadership. Through the power of play, Special Olympics works to empower children and adults with intellectual disabilities and spark joy throughout our communities. All of our programs are provided free of charge to athletes and families thanks to your support!

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