Polar Bear Plunge
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About the race
The Annual Polar Bear 5K is part of the Cen-Tex race series and takes place at Copperas Cove City Park in Copperas Cove, TX on January 23, 2027. The event uses the City Park Pool area for the start and finish and follows a three-lap route around the park.
The event distance is 5K. Awards are given to the top male and female finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Age groups are: 11&U, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75+.
Registration opens October 7, 2026. The listed registration fee is $25.00 and shirts are guaranteed for those registered by January 3, 2027. Early packet pick up is scheduled for January 21 and 22, 2027 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 W Avenue B. Race day registration and packet pick up will be available at the race site; the first 200 participants to pick up packets will be guaranteed a bag.
After the race there will be raffle prizes and a Polar Bear Plunge into the City Park Pool, which includes a belly flop event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
