Little Elm Polar 5K Run & Plunge
- Date Sat 3rd January 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Little Elm, Texas
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable winter experience at the Little Elm Polar 5K Run & Plunge on Saturday, January 3, 2026! Taking place in the beautiful Little Elm Park in Denton, this exciting event invites participants of all ages to join in the fun with a 1K Fun Run starting at 9:00 AM, followed by the timed 5K race at 9:20 AM. Whether you're racing for a personal best or just looking to have a blast, everyone will be rewarded with a Polar Run T-shirt, a finisher medal, and delicious hot cocoa and donuts.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! After the races, get ready to take the plunge at the exhilarating Polar Plunge at 10:30 AM, where brave participants can show off their courage and creativity. Awards will be given for the best costume, youngest plunger, and oldest plunger, making this event a fantastic opportunity to celebrate community spirit in style. Don’t miss out on this chilly but thrilling day filled with fun, fitness, and festivities! Be sure to register early to secure your T-shirt and join in the fun!
But the excitement doesn't stop there! After the races, get ready to take the plunge at the exhilarating Polar Plunge at 10:30 AM, where brave participants can show off their courage and creativity. Awards will be given for the best costume, youngest plunger, and oldest plunger, making this event a fantastic opportunity to celebrate community spirit in style. Don’t miss out on this chilly but thrilling day filled with fun, fitness, and festivities! Be sure to register early to secure your T-shirt and join in the fun!
Organiser's Description
RUN. PLUNGE. COCOA!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP FOR 5K & 1K: Friday, Jan 2nd time & location TBA
EVENT DAY, SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2026 AT THE LITTLE ELM PARK
7:45am Late packet pickup & registration
9:00am 1K Fun Run Start
9:20am 5K Start
10:15am 5K Awards
10:30am Polar Plunge
5K and 1K participants will receive a Polar Run T-shirt, finisher medal, hot cocoa and donuts!
Polar Plunge participants will receive a Plunge T-shirt, hot cocoa and donuts!
5K & 1K FUN RUN
5K will be timed and awards will be given to overall, masters, grand masters and age group winners. 1K will not be timed.
Polar Bear Al will likely make an appearance! Don't miss it! heart suit
T-shirts will be guaranteed to participants registered by Dec 3rd, 2025. Please sign up early! All finishers will receive a finisher medal, hot cocoa a donuts.
Registrations for the 5K & 1M run also include registration for the PLUNGE!
Participants registered for the 5K & 1K run will receive a RUN t-shirt. An additional plunge t-shirt can be purchased if you plan to plunge as well.
ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE PLUNGE?
Polar Plunge brrr-ave participants will receive a Polar Plunge t-shirt, hot cocoa and donuts!
Awards will be given out to the:
BEST COSTUME,
YOUNGEST PLUNGER,
AND OLDEST PLUNGER. Dress up, don't miss the fun!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP FOR 5K & 1K: Friday, Jan 2nd time & location TBA
EVENT DAY, SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2026 AT THE LITTLE ELM PARK
7:45am Late packet pickup & registration
9:00am 1K Fun Run Start
9:20am 5K Start
10:15am 5K Awards
10:30am Polar Plunge
5K and 1K participants will receive a Polar Run T-shirt, finisher medal, hot cocoa and donuts!
Polar Plunge participants will receive a Plunge T-shirt, hot cocoa and donuts!
5K & 1K FUN RUN
5K will be timed and awards will be given to overall, masters, grand masters and age group winners. 1K will not be timed.
Polar Bear Al will likely make an appearance! Don't miss it! heart suit
T-shirts will be guaranteed to participants registered by Dec 3rd, 2025. Please sign up early! All finishers will receive a finisher medal, hot cocoa a donuts.
Registrations for the 5K & 1M run also include registration for the PLUNGE!
Participants registered for the 5K & 1K run will receive a RUN t-shirt. An additional plunge t-shirt can be purchased if you plan to plunge as well.
ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE PLUNGE?
Polar Plunge brrr-ave participants will receive a Polar Plunge t-shirt, hot cocoa and donuts!
Awards will be given out to the:
BEST COSTUME,
YOUNGEST PLUNGER,
AND OLDEST PLUNGER. Dress up, don't miss the fun!
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:20AM CST)
$38.10
Registrations for the 5K & 1M run also include registration for the PLUNGE! -
1K Fun Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
Registrations for the 5K & 1M run also include registration for the PLUNGE! -
Polar Plunge
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (10:30AM CST)
$27.50
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Little Elm Polar 5K Run & Plunge
