The New Year's Plunge
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 10:00AM MST
- Location Billings, Montana
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Kick off the New Year with an exhilarating experience at The New Year's Plunge on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Billings, Yellowstone! This unique event invites you to embrace the crisp winter air and join fellow adventurers at picturesque Lake Elmo. Choose your challenge with a 1.5-mile walk/run or tackle the 3-mile course, and then take part in the ultimate test of bravery—the optional polar plunge into the frigid waters!
Starting at 10:00 AM for the 3-mile runners and 10:15 AM for the 1.5-mile participants, this gathering is all about community, courage, and a whole lot of fun. Each registration comes with a cozy knit beanie, a complimentary drink from 105 Brewery, and access to heated tents to warm up post-plunge. Plus, you can learn more about staying active in the colder months with Billings Fish & Wildlife on-site, sharing tips on ice fishing and snowshoeing. Don't miss out on this chance to make a splash and set a positive tone for the year ahead!
Starting at 10:00 AM for the 3-mile runners and 10:15 AM for the 1.5-mile participants, this gathering is all about community, courage, and a whole lot of fun. Each registration comes with a cozy knit beanie, a complimentary drink from 105 Brewery, and access to heated tents to warm up post-plunge. Plus, you can learn more about staying active in the colder months with Billings Fish & Wildlife on-site, sharing tips on ice fishing and snowshoeing. Don't miss out on this chance to make a splash and set a positive tone for the year ahead!
Organiser's Description
Start your New Year with a splash of adventure! Join us at Lake Elmo for the New Years Plunge, a refreshing way to kick off the year surrounded by community, crisp air, and a little bit of crazy fun. Run or walk around Lake Elmo (1.5 Miles), then celebrate your finish with an optional polar plunge into the icy waters to welcome the year with energy and courage! Have no fear, we have heated tents on site for you to hang out before you head home.
Whether youre chasing a personal best or just here for the plunge and laughs, this event is all about starting fresh, having fun, and saying Yes. You. Can. in the new year!
Each registration includes:
* 1 Knit Beanie
* 1 Free Drink from 105 Brewery
* Post-Plunge Heated Tents & Drinks
We will have Billings Fish & Wildlife on site to talk about ice fishing and snow shoeing around the area. Learn how you can continue to be active even in the cold months around the area.
Start Times:
* 10:00AM for 3 Mile Runners (2 Laps)
* 10:15AM for 1.5 Mile Walkers/Runners (1 Lap)
* Plunge-Only Participants can go any time between 10:05 - 11:00AM.
* The post-run plunge is optional. We will have a water team on site to assist until 11:00am. Take your time or hop right in!
PACKET PICKUP will be at 105 Brewing.
* Wednesday, December 31st from 3:00 - 6:00PM.
* Address: 815 Yellowstone River Road, Billings, MT 59105
* Race Day Pick-Up is available starting at 9:30AM by the large tents.
Same-day registration will be open from 9:30AM - 10:00AM. Find the 406 Race Series table under the heated tents.
Any questions can go to [email protected]
Whether youre chasing a personal best or just here for the plunge and laughs, this event is all about starting fresh, having fun, and saying Yes. You. Can. in the new year!
Each registration includes:
* 1 Knit Beanie
* 1 Free Drink from 105 Brewery
* Post-Plunge Heated Tents & Drinks
We will have Billings Fish & Wildlife on site to talk about ice fishing and snow shoeing around the area. Learn how you can continue to be active even in the cold months around the area.
Start Times:
* 10:00AM for 3 Mile Runners (2 Laps)
* 10:15AM for 1.5 Mile Walkers/Runners (1 Lap)
* Plunge-Only Participants can go any time between 10:05 - 11:00AM.
* The post-run plunge is optional. We will have a water team on site to assist until 11:00am. Take your time or hop right in!
PACKET PICKUP will be at 105 Brewing.
* Wednesday, December 31st from 3:00 - 6:00PM.
* Address: 815 Yellowstone River Road, Billings, MT 59105
* Race Day Pick-Up is available starting at 9:30AM by the large tents.
Same-day registration will be open from 9:30AM - 10:00AM. Find the 406 Race Series table under the heated tents.
Any questions can go to [email protected]
Races
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3 Mile Run/Walk (2 Loops) + Plunge
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Knit Beanie With Cuff
Thu 1st January 2026 (10:00AM MST)
$32.80
Walk/Run 2 full loops around Lake Elmo. After the run you will enter the water via the boat ramp. Go out as far as you can handle then walk/run back to the shore for a heated tent. This event is not timed. Plunge is optional. -
1.5 Mile Run/Walk (1 Loop) + Plunge
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Knit Beanie With Cuff
Thu 1st January 2026 (10:15AM MST)
$32.80
Walk/Run 1 full loop around Lake Elmo. After the run you will enter the water via the boat ramp. Go out as far as you can handle then walk/run back to the shore for a heated tent. This event is not timed. Plunge is optional. -
Plunge Only
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Knit Beanie With Cuff
Thu 1st January 2026 (10:05AM MST)
$32.80
Want to skip the run and jump right in the Lake? Join us for this amazing event to celebrate the New Year and have fun with other outdoor enthusiasts in our community. -
Run/Walk + Plunge (12 and Under)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Knit Beanie With Cuff
Thu 1st January 2026 (10:00AM MST)
$16.90
Walk/Run around Lake Elmo. After the run you will enter the water via the boat ramp. Go out as far as you can handle then walk/run back to the shore for a heated tent. This event is not timed. The Plunge is optional. This special pricing is for children 12 and under ONLY.
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2300 Lake Elmo Drive, Billings, 59105, MT, United States
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