2026 Provincetown Polar Bear Plunge
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Provincetown, Massachusetts
- Price $71.40
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 2026 Provincetown Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday, January 1st, 2026, in the charming coastal town of Provincetown, Barnstable. This thrilling event marks the ninth annual plunge, where hundreds of brave participants will gather at the Johnson Street parking lot at 9 AM for a morning filled with fun, camaraderie, and community spirit. Registrants will receive commemorative T-shirts, warm up at The Funk Bus station, and enjoy complimentary hot coffee while learning about the vital work of the Center for Coastal Studies.
At 10 AM, the real adventure begins as plungers will run, splash, and dive into the invigorating waters of Provincetown Harbor! Individual registration is just $65, and participants can also join as teams of 2-5 members, each with a personal fundraising goal of at least $100. Even if you can't make it in person, you can still be part of the fun by participating virtually and sharing your plunge on social media with the hashtag #PolarPlunge26. Don't miss out on this exhilarating start to the New Year, where every splash supports a great cause!
At 10 AM, the real adventure begins as plungers will run, splash, and dive into the invigorating waters of Provincetown Harbor! Individual registration is just $65, and participants can also join as teams of 2-5 members, each with a personal fundraising goal of at least $100. Even if you can't make it in person, you can still be part of the fun by participating virtually and sharing your plunge on social media with the hashtag #PolarPlunge26. Don't miss out on this exhilarating start to the New Year, where every splash supports a great cause!
Organiser's Description
ON NEW YEARS DAY 2026, PROVINCETOWN WILL CELEBRATE THE NINTH ANNUAL POLAR BEAR PLUNGE! On that day, hundreds of intrepid plungers will meet in the Johnson Street parking lot at 9AM, collect T-shirts, enjoy The Funk Bus warming station and piping hot coffee all while learning about the important work of the Center for Coastal Studies (CCS)! At 10AM registrants will run, splash and plunge into the waters of Provincetown Harbor!
THE COST FOR SINGLE-REGISTRANTS IS $65.
PARTICIPANTS MAY REGISTER WITH A TEAM! EACH TEAM MUST CONSIST OF BETWEEN 2-5 REGISTRANTS. EACH TEAM MEMBER WILL ALSO REGISTER FOR $65, BUT WILL ADDITIONALLY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A A PERSONAL FUNDRAISING GOAL OF AT LEAST $100. TO CREATE A NEW TEAM, PLEASE SELECT THE TEAM REGISTRATION EVENT FROM THE POLAR PLUNGE HOMEPAGE. IN ORDER TO JOIN A PREEXISTING TEAM, PLEASE REGISTER AS A SINGLE-REGISTRATION AND OPT INTO THE PREEXISTING TEAM FUNDRAISER NAME WITH THE SEARCH TEAM FUNDRAISERS BUTTON IN REGISTRATION PROCESS. SHOW OFF YOUR TEAM'S STANDING AND SUPPORT FOR THE CCS BY MAKING IT ON OUR LEADER BOARD!
This year, single-registrants and teams are also encouraged to pledge additional fundraising efforts to help support The Center for Coastal Studies, but it is not required. Finally, if you are unable to participate in this year's Polar Plunge in person, WE WILL GRATEFULLY ACCEPT SINGLE-REGISTRATIONS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY! Registrants may participate virtually by submitting a video of photo of my plunge utilizing the hashtag #PolarPlunge26. via social media videos of their own curated plunges using the hashtag #PtownPolarPlunge26. The best off-site plunge will be posted to @visitptown and @centerforcoastalstudies
Registration opens at 9AM. All registrants must arrive by 9:30AM. Plunge at 10AM!
ALL PLUNGERS MUST WEAR WATER-SHOES TO PREVENT INJURY BY SHARP ROCKS AND/OR OYSTER SHELLS IN THAT PART OF THE HARBOR.
All registration and pledged proceeds help to support The Center for Coastal Studies.
PRODUCED BY THE PROVINCETOWN BUSINESS GUILD, THIS CHARITY TRADITION PROUDLY CELEBRATES IT'S 10TH YEAR AND IS PART OF THE PROVINCETOWN FIRST LIGHT CELEBRATIONS FOR NEW YEARS WEEKEND 2025/26.
THE COST FOR SINGLE-REGISTRANTS IS $65.
PARTICIPANTS MAY REGISTER WITH A TEAM! EACH TEAM MUST CONSIST OF BETWEEN 2-5 REGISTRANTS. EACH TEAM MEMBER WILL ALSO REGISTER FOR $65, BUT WILL ADDITIONALLY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A A PERSONAL FUNDRAISING GOAL OF AT LEAST $100. TO CREATE A NEW TEAM, PLEASE SELECT THE TEAM REGISTRATION EVENT FROM THE POLAR PLUNGE HOMEPAGE. IN ORDER TO JOIN A PREEXISTING TEAM, PLEASE REGISTER AS A SINGLE-REGISTRATION AND OPT INTO THE PREEXISTING TEAM FUNDRAISER NAME WITH THE SEARCH TEAM FUNDRAISERS BUTTON IN REGISTRATION PROCESS. SHOW OFF YOUR TEAM'S STANDING AND SUPPORT FOR THE CCS BY MAKING IT ON OUR LEADER BOARD!
This year, single-registrants and teams are also encouraged to pledge additional fundraising efforts to help support The Center for Coastal Studies, but it is not required. Finally, if you are unable to participate in this year's Polar Plunge in person, WE WILL GRATEFULLY ACCEPT SINGLE-REGISTRATIONS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY! Registrants may participate virtually by submitting a video of photo of my plunge utilizing the hashtag #PolarPlunge26. via social media videos of their own curated plunges using the hashtag #PtownPolarPlunge26. The best off-site plunge will be posted to @visitptown and @centerforcoastalstudies
Registration opens at 9AM. All registrants must arrive by 9:30AM. Plunge at 10AM!
ALL PLUNGERS MUST WEAR WATER-SHOES TO PREVENT INJURY BY SHARP ROCKS AND/OR OYSTER SHELLS IN THAT PART OF THE HARBOR.
All registration and pledged proceeds help to support The Center for Coastal Studies.
PRODUCED BY THE PROVINCETOWN BUSINESS GUILD, THIS CHARITY TRADITION PROUDLY CELEBRATES IT'S 10TH YEAR AND IS PART OF THE PROVINCETOWN FIRST LIGHT CELEBRATIONS FOR NEW YEARS WEEKEND 2025/26.
Races
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Single Registration
Incl. $6.40 Fee & 2026 Polar Plunge Tee
Thu 1st January 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$71.40
OPENS 12 SEP -
Team Registration
Incl. $6.40 Fee & 2026 Polar Plunge Tee
Thu 1st January 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$71.40
OPENS 12 SEP
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