Polar 5k & Polar Bear Plunge

Join us on 01/21/2025
(race date estimated)

Polar 5k & Polar Bear Plunge Race Description

 

 

 

5K RUN / WALK - 10:00 am

POLAR PLUNGE - 11:00 am

JANUARY 21, 2023

Calling all runners, walkers, kids, spectators, and daredevils.

Enjoy a beautiful scenic 5k run/walk around the South end of Horsetooth Reservoir.

Start the new year with the traditional Polar Bear Plunge!

Options for 5k only, Plunge only, or 5k+Plunge package

 

5k RACE ENTRY INCLUDES

BEAUTIFUL RACE COURSE

HOODED SWEATSHIRT ($35 retail)

 FOOD & GOODIES

PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING

OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS

1-DAY LARIMER COUNTY PARK PASS ($10)

POST-RACE PARTY & BEER GARDEN

FREE EVENT PHOTOS

 

POLAR PLUNGE ENTRY INCLUDES

FULLY SUPPORTED & SAFE POLAR PLUNGE EVENT

EVENT BEACH TOWEL & BAG ($35 retail)

 FOOD & GOODIES

1-DAY LARIMER COUNTY PARK PASS ($10)

POST-RACE PARTY & BEER GARDEN

FREE EVENT PHOTOS

 

 

 


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  • Polar 5k & Polar Bear Plunge Where & When
  • Location: Fort Collins, CO 80526
  • Race Date: 2023/01/21 10:00:00 AM (Saturday)
  • Categories:
    • 5k
    • Polar Plunge
    • 5k & Polar Plunge
    • 5k Youth (17 & Under)
    • Polar Plunge Youth (17 & under)
    • 5k + Plunge Youth (17 & under)
    • Virtual 5k

Polar 5k & Polar Bear Plunge Reviews

3.8 - 2 reviews

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Most Helpful Review
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
Linda Maher

Great course friendly volunteers well organized. This race was my first one after a near fatal car accident and a surgery four months ago. My husband and daughter ran together. My daughter and good friend promised me to do the plunge while I was in ICU. Thank God we did it. Thanks for this memory.

Linda M. 2/2 found this review helpful.
2.5/5
Course: 3.5/5
Organization: 2.5/5
2019 Race Review
Review On: 2019-02-05 07:22:55
Good race with poor support

My daughter ended up 1st in her age group in this race. I emailed the race people to ask if she won anything because we had to leave before awards and no one responded. I have a disappointed 8 year old. Also last year the fun runners got shirts and none this year

verified participant race review Denise B. has attended 2 times
1/1 found this review helpful.

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