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 exhilarating winter event at the Little Elm Polar 5K Run & Plunge on Saturday, January 3, 2026! This exciting day will take place at Little Elm Park in Denton, offering participants the chance to run, plunge, and indulge in delicious hot cocoa and donuts. Kick off the festivities with an early packet pickup on Friday, January 2, and then rise and shine for a morning filled with fun! The 1K Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM, followed by the timed 5K at 9:20 AM. Awards for the 5K will be handed out at 10:15 AM, and you won't want to miss the thrilling Polar Plunge at 10:30 AM!
All participants in the 5K and 1K will receive a stylish Polar Run T-shirt, a finisher medal, and the all-important hot cocoa and donuts to warm up afterwards. Plus, if you dare to take the plunge, you can grab a special Plunge T-shirt too! With awards for the best costume, youngest plunger, and oldest plunger, this event promises to be a fantastic way to celebrate winter and embrace the spirit of community. Don’t forget to
All participants in the 5K and 1K will receive a stylish Polar Run T-shirt, a finisher medal, and the all-important hot cocoa and donuts to warm up afterwards. Plus, if you dare to take the plunge, you can grab a special Plunge T-shirt too! With awards for the best costume, youngest plunger, and oldest plunger, this event promises to be a fantastic way to celebrate winter and embrace the spirit of community. Don’t forget to
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
Little Elm Polar 5K Run & Plunge
