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Greater Sacramento Area Polar Plunge & Runs

Name: Greater Sacramento Area Polar Plunge & Runs
Start: 2026-03-07
End: 2026-03-07
Location: Granite Bay

Granite Bay, United States • 7 Mar 2026

Event Overview

The Greater Sacramento Area Polar Plunge & Runs event combines a charity water plunge with running events. It takes place at Granite Bay Main Beach in Granite Bay, California.

Running Events

The event includes two running options:

5K Race: A timed, scenic trail run.
1 Mile Run/Walk: A one-mile fun run/walk.

Additional Information

The running events occur in conjunction with a Polar Plunge fundraiser supporting Special Olympics Northern California. Participants who do not wish to get wet during the plunge can register as a "chicken" to be excused from the water entry while still qualifying for event rewards and festivities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Granite Bay

Race information

Website Registration

5 km

5k Race

1 Mile Run/walk

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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