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Greater Sacramento Area Polar Plunge & Runs

Granite Bay, United States • 7 Mar 2026

Event overview

The 2026 Greater Sacramento Area Polar Plunge & Runs takes place on March 7, 2026, at Granite Bay Main Beach (8099 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay, CA). The event is presented by Special Olympics Northern California and combines a Polar Plunge with organized running events at Folsom Lake.

Race details

  • 5K timed trail run through Browns Ravine.
  • 1 Mile fun run/walk.

The 5K is a timed trail race with awards for the top three finishers in each age category. All run finishers receive a commemorative finisher medal.

Participation and fundraising

Participants may take part in the Polar Plunge or register as a "chicken" to opt out of entering the water while remaining eligible for event incentives. Plungers and "chickens" must raise a minimum of $125 to participate. Cool School participants must raise $50; to receive the Polar Plunge t-shirt and lunch the required fundraising level is $125. Registration pricing listed for the running events includes a $50 fee for the 5K and a $20 fee for the 1 Mile entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Granite Bay

Race information

Website Registration
5 km
5k Run
1 Mile Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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