Polar Bear Run and Plunge

JAN

24

2026

Brave the cold at the Polar Bear Run and Plunge in Fort Collins on January 24, 2026, with a 5k, a polar plunge, or both for a chilly challenge and festive atmosphere. Choose in person or virtual and join a fun community kickoff to winter.

Sat 24 Jan 2026

Fort Collins, Colorado

Registration

5 kilometers

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Polar Bear Run and Plunge

The Polar Bear Run and Plunge is scheduled for January 24, 2026 at Horsetooth Reservoir - South Swim Beach, 4200 W County Road 38 E, Fort Collins, CO 80526. The event is listed on RunSignup and takes place in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Events and registration

The event program includes:

5k Run/Walk
Polar Plunge
5k Run/Walk and Plunge package
Virtual 5k

Listed entry fees for the in-person options are $55 (includes a $5 fee) with a reduced rate of $44.35 for ages 0-17. The combined 5k plus plunge package is listed at $96.54 (includes a $7.54 fee) with a reduced rate of $75.24 for ages 0-17. The Virtual 5k is listed at $55. Prices for the in-person events are noted to increase after November 30, 2025. Registration for the Virtual 5k closes January 22, 2026 at 8:00pm MST.

Additional event information is provided by the event organizers on the race website (frontrangefreeze.com). The RunSignup event page includes standard race resources such as event info, results, photos, refund policy, and an online contact form. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run/walk

Virtual 5k