Tri-Cities Polar Plunge & 5K
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2027 Tri-Cities Polar Plunge & 5K
The Tri-Cities Polar Plunge & 5K is a fundraiser that supports Special Olympics Washington. The event offers a cold-water plunge and a Polar Plunge 5K Walk & Run, with options for individuals and teams to participate and raise funds for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2027, at Columbia Point Marina Park on the Riverfront Trail in Richland, WA 99352. Event day activities include participant check-in, a 5K Run/Walk, plunge staging, an opening program, and the plunges themselves.
Fundraising is a central component; at the time of this listing $155 had been raised toward a $100,000 goal. Funds raised support year-round Special Olympics Washington programming and athlete services across the state.
Participants of various ages and abilities take part in the plunge and the 5K to show support for athletes and inclusion in sport. The event combines an outdoor run or walk with a cold-water challenge and a community gathering focused on fundraising for Special Olympics Washington. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
