Bay Area 5K & Polar Plunge

MAR

21

2026

Join Special Olympics Northern California for a 5K or 1-mile run followed by a Polar Plunge at Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach. Costumes are encouraged, and all runners get a finisher medal. It's a timed event supporting a great cause.

Sat 21 Mar 2026

Alameda, California

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Bay Area 5K & Polar Plunge is organized by Special Olympics Northern California. The event takes place at Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda, California.

Event Structure

The event consists of two main activities: a timed running event and a polar plunge. Participants can choose from two running distances:

A 5K run.
A 1 Mile run.

Costumes are encouraged for participants in both the run and the plunge.

Schedule & Activities

After the run, participants can take part in the Polar Plunge. Participants who register for the 5K and raise a minimum of $125 also receive a Polar Plunge t-shirt and lunch.

Awards & Recognition

All participants in the running events receive a finisher medal. First through third place awards are presented to top finishers in each age category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

1 Mile