Polar Bear Plunge 5K
- Date Sat 17th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Copperas Cove, Texas
- Price $29.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to dive into a day of fun and fitness at the Annual Polar Bear Plunge 5K, taking place on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, in the scenic Copperas Cove, Coryell. This exciting event, part of the Centex Race Series, will kick off at the Copperas Cove City Park, where participants will enjoy three laps around the park, starting and finishing at the City Park Pool.
With a registration fee of just $25, this is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and embrace the winter spirit! Be sure to register by January 3rd to guarantee your event shirt, and remember that online registration closes on January 14th at 4:00 PM. For those who prefer to sign up in person, onsite late registration opens at 6:45 AM on race day. Don’t miss out on the fun—after the race, join your fellow runners for the exhilarating Polar Bear Plunge into the City Park Pool, complete with a belly flop competition! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of community, camaraderie, and cold water splashes!
With a registration fee of just $25, this is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and embrace the winter spirit! Be sure to register by January 3rd to guarantee your event shirt, and remember that online registration closes on January 14th at 4:00 PM. For those who prefer to sign up in person, onsite late registration opens at 6:45 AM on race day. Don’t miss out on the fun—after the race, join your fellow runners for the exhilarating Polar Bear Plunge into the City Park Pool, complete with a belly flop competition! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of community, camaraderie, and cold water splashes!
Organiser's Description
The Annual Polar Bear 5K, part of the Centex Race Series, will be held at the Copperas Cove City Park on January 17th, 2026. Start and finish will be at the City Park Pool with 3 laps around the park. Registration fee is $25, price increase starting January 7th, online registration ends January 14th at 4:00pm. Must register by January 3rd to be guaranteed a shirt! There will be onsite late registration starting at 6:45 am morning of the race.
Bib/Bag Pick Up will be on January 15th and 16th at the Copperas Cove Civic Center (1206 W Ave B, Copperas Cove) from 9:00am - 6:00pm, we will not hand out prior to 9:00am.
Afterwards, runners are invited to take a plunge into the City Park Pool for the Annual Polar Bear Plunge and participate in the belly flop.
Bib/Bag Pick Up will be on January 15th and 16th at the Copperas Cove Civic Center (1206 W Ave B, Copperas Cove) from 9:00am - 6:00pm, we will not hand out prior to 9:00am.
Afterwards, runners are invited to take a plunge into the City Park Pool for the Annual Polar Bear Plunge and participate in the belly flop.
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th January 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$29.00
This race is part of the Cen-Tex race series! Awards to the top M/F finishers, and top 3 M/F age group finishers. Age groups: 11&U, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34 etc to 70+. Race day registration and packet pick up will be at the race site from 6:45-7:45am. Early packet pick up will be on January 16th and 17th, 2025 - 9am to 6pm at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 W Ave B. First 200 runners to pick up their packet will be guaranteed a bag. Shirts guaranteed if registered by January 2rd, 2025.
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1206 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove City Park, Copperas Cove, 76522, TX, United States
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