Resolution Run 5K and Polar Bear Dive
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Event overview
The Resolution Run is a New Year event at Magnuson Park in Seattle that combines a 5K run/walk with an optional Polar Bear Dive into Lake Washington and a kids dash. The finish festival includes a free chili feed, hot chocolate, apple cider and coffee, a beer garden for those 21 and over, divisional prizes, and participant apparel or a medal (limited stock). The Polar Plunge is located just before the finish line; changing tents are available for participants. Results for the polar plunge and the dry 5K are scored separately.
Logistics and entry
Distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids Dash (for children 10 and under)
The course starts at the Magnuson Park Boat Launch and is mostly flat with a total elevation gain of 81 feet and one small hill around 1.2 miles. The surface is a mix of asphalt and gravel. Packet pickup is available in the days before the event at Super Jock N Jill Green Lake, with additional morning-of pickup at the event location. Entry fees vary by registration date, with lower pre-registration rates and a higher day-of race fee; the kids dash is free (youth shirt available for purchase). Proceeds support Club Northwest, a nonprofit that develops track and field, cross country, and road racing in the Seattle area. The event location address is Magnuson Park / 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
