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Little Elm Polar 5K Run & Plunge
- Date
- Saturday, January 2, 2027
Jan 02 Saturday, 2027
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When and where is Little Elm Polar 5K Run & Plunge?
Little Elm Polar 5K Run & Plunge is on Saturday, January 2, 2027 in Little Elm, Texas. The first event starts at 9:00 AM local time. Distances: Short, 5K and fun run. Current entry fees run $25 to $45 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Jan 2, 2027.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1K Fun Run | Short | Jan 2, 2027, 9:00 AM | $40.00 until Nov 30, 2026 | Opens Jul 7, 2026 · Closes Jan 2, 2027 |
| 5K Run | 5K | Jan 2, 2027, 9:20 AM | $45.00 until Nov 30, 2026 | Opens Jul 7, 2026 · Closes Jan 2, 2027 |
| Polar Plunge | — | Jan 2, 2027, 10:30 AM | $25.00 until Nov 30, 2026 | Opens Sep 2, 2026 · Closes Jan 2, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Little Elm Polar 5K Run & Plunge
Run. Plunge. Cocoa!
Early Packet Pickup for 5K & 1K:
Friday, Jan 1st, 1pm - 6pm at Towers Tap House (290 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068)
Event Day, Saturday, January 2, 2027 at the Little Elm Park
7:45am - 9am Late packet pickup & registration
9:00am 1K Fun Run Start
9:20am 5K Start
10:20am 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! ♥
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 during the registration process if you plan to plunge after the run.
Are you ready to take the plunge?
Polar Plunge brrr-ave participants will receive a Polar Plunge t-shirt, hot cocoa and donuts!
Prizes will be given out to the:
best costume,
youngest plunger,
and oldest plunger. Dress up, don't miss the fun!
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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