Polar Run and Plunge 5k
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Past event
11:00 AM EST
Big Stone Gap, Virginia
$54.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Polar Run and Plunge 5K on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, in the charming town of Big Stone Gap, Virginia! Kicking off the vibrant Polar Festival, this unique event features a 5K frozen race that culminates in a thrilling polar plunge at the finish line. Starting and ending at the Big Stone Gap Visitor Center, participants will not only enjoy the invigorating race but also have the option to plunge into the icy waters or simply cheer on their friends.
Registration for the Polar Run and Plunge costs $50 until February 7th, increasing to $55 on race day. Every registrant receives a fantastic 2025 event shirt and is eligible for exciting awards, including Overall Top Male and Female and Age Group Awards. Don’t forget to bring your towels and a change of clothes to warm up by the fire pits after your plunge! This event promises great music, delicious food at the Chilly Chilly Cook-Off, and adult beverages to keep the chill at bay. Plus, enjoy the added perk of being a judge for the People's Choice Award in the cook-off and receive a free drink of your choice. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable winter celebration!
Registration for the Polar Run and Plunge costs $50 until February 7th, increasing to $55 on race day. Every registrant receives a fantastic 2025 event shirt and is eligible for exciting awards, including Overall Top Male and Female and Age Group Awards. Don’t forget to bring your towels and a change of clothes to warm up by the fire pits after your plunge! This event promises great music, delicious food at the Chilly Chilly Cook-Off, and adult beverages to keep the chill at bay. Plus, enjoy the added perk of being a judge for the People's Choice Award in the cook-off and receive a free drink of your choice. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable winter celebration!
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5k Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Race Hoodie
5K Run through the town of Big Stone and along the Green Belt
Entries closed11:00 AM EST
$54.00
Organiser's description
Location:
Big Stone Gap Visitor Center
306 Wood Avenue E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Date:
Feb 1st, 2025
Description
Our starting event for The Polar Festival!
5K Frozen Race with a Polar Plunge at the finish
-Start/Finish will be at The Big Stone Gap Visitors Center
**Option to Plunge Only or Race w/Plunge but registration fee is the same (everyone gets the awesome shirt).
All contestants partaking in the PLUNGE are highly encouraged to bring towels and a dry change of clothing because you will want to hang around for the rest of the Polar Festival. Fire pits will be set up to dry you our and warm you up. Adult beverages to knock off the chill. Chilly Chilly Cook-Off. Great music, food and fun for all!
The cost is $50 through February 7 then increases to $55 on race day. This is an official timed event with awards for Overall Top Female and Male & Age Group Awards.
Registering for the Polar Run & Plunge has several benefits. You get the 2025 shirt, you are entered as a Judge for the Peoples Choice Award in the Chilly Chili Cook Off, and you get a Free Drink of your choice!
Big Stone Gap Visitor Center
306 Wood Avenue E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Date:
Feb 1st, 2025
Description
Our starting event for The Polar Festival!
5K Frozen Race with a Polar Plunge at the finish
-Start/Finish will be at The Big Stone Gap Visitors Center
**Option to Plunge Only or Race w/Plunge but registration fee is the same (everyone gets the awesome shirt).
All contestants partaking in the PLUNGE are highly encouraged to bring towels and a dry change of clothing because you will want to hang around for the rest of the Polar Festival. Fire pits will be set up to dry you our and warm you up. Adult beverages to knock off the chill. Chilly Chilly Cook-Off. Great music, food and fun for all!
The cost is $50 through February 7 then increases to $55 on race day. This is an official timed event with awards for Overall Top Female and Male & Age Group Awards.
Registering for the Polar Run & Plunge has several benefits. You get the 2025 shirt, you are entered as a Judge for the Peoples Choice Award in the Chilly Chili Cook Off, and you get a Free Drink of your choice!
Location
Big Stone Gap Visitor Center, 306 Wood Avenue E, Big Stone Gap, 24219, VA, United States
Polar Run and Plunge 5k
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