Polar Bear Plunge 5K
- Date Sat 17th January 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Copperas Cove, Texas
- Price $29.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to dive into winter fun at the Annual Polar Bear Plunge 5K on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, set in the scenic Copperas Cove City Park, Coryell. This exciting event, part of the Centex Race Series, features a thrilling 5K race that consists of three laps around the park, starting and finishing at the City Park Pool. With a registration fee of just $25, participants are encouraged to sign up early to secure their race shirt by the January 2nd deadline. Onsite late registration will be available starting at 7:30 AM on race day, so don’t miss your chance to join the fun!
The Polar Bear Plunge is not just about the race; it culminates in a refreshing dip into the City Park Pool, where participants can show off their best belly flops! Make sure to pick up your bib and race bag at the Copperas Cove Civic Center on January 15th and 16th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Online registration will close on January 15th at 4:00 PM, so gear up and get ready for an unforgettable day of fitness and fun!
The Polar Bear Plunge is not just about the race; it culminates in a refreshing dip into the City Park Pool, where participants can show off their best belly flops! Make sure to pick up your bib and race bag at the Copperas Cove Civic Center on January 15th and 16th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Online registration will close on January 15th at 4:00 PM, so gear up and get ready for an unforgettable day of fitness and fun!
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 15th at 4:00pm. Must register by January 2nd to be guaranteed a shirt! There will be onsite late registration starting at 7:30 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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Polar Bear 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th January 2026 (9:00AM 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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