Little Elm Polar 5K Run & Plunge
- Date Sat 3rd January 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Little Elm, Texas
- Price $32.80 - $59.30
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting winter adventure at the Little Elm Polar 5K Run & Plunge, happening on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in the picturesque Little Elm Park, Denton! This lively event invites participants of all ages to join in the fun with a timed 5K and a 1K Fun Run. The day kicks off with late packet pickup and registration from 7:45 AM to 9:00 AM, followed by the 1K Fun Run starting at 9:00 AM and the 5K race at 9:20 AM.
All 5K and 1K participants will receive a stylish Polar Run t-shirt, a finisher medal, and, of course, delicious hot cocoa and donuts to warm you up after the race! The festivities continue with the thrilling Polar Plunge at 10:30 AM, where brave souls can take a chilly dip and earn a special Plunge t-shirt. Don't miss the chance to win awards for categories like Best Costume, Youngest Plunger, and Oldest Plunger—so get creative and have fun! Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with camaraderie, smiles, and plenty of winter cheer!
All 5K and 1K participants will receive a stylish Polar Run t-shirt, a finisher medal, and, of course, delicious hot cocoa and donuts to warm you up after the race! The festivities continue with the thrilling Polar Plunge at 10:30 AM, where brave souls can take a chilly dip and earn a special Plunge t-shirt. Don't miss the chance to win awards for categories like Best Costume, Youngest Plunger, and Oldest Plunger—so get creative and have fun! Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with camaraderie, smiles, and plenty of winter cheer!
Organiser's Description
RUN. PLUNGE. COCOA!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP FOR 5K & 1K:
Friday, Jan 2nd, 1pm - 6pm at Towers Tap House (290 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068)
EVENT DAY, SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2026 AT THE LITTLE ELM PARK
7:45am - 9am Late packet pickup & registration
9:00am 1K Fun Run Start
9:20am 5K Start
10:20am 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
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, 1pm - 6pm at Towers Tap House (290 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068)
EVENT DAY, SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2026 AT THE LITTLE ELM PARK
7:45am - 9am Late packet pickup & registration
9:00am 1K Fun Run Start
9:20am 5K Start
10:20am 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
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. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:20AM CST)
$59.30
CLOSEDRegistrations for the 5K & 1M run also include registration for the PLUNGE! -
1K Fun Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$54.00
CLOSEDRegistrations for the 5K & 1M run also include registration for the PLUNGE! -
Polar Plunge
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (10:30AM CST)
$32.80
CLOSED
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