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Polar Bear Plunge 5K
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- Saturday, January 23, 2027
Jan 23 Saturday, 2027
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When and where is Polar Bear Plunge 5K?
Polar Bear Plunge 5K is on Saturday, January 23, 2027 in Copperas Cove, Texas. The first event starts at 7:30 AM local time. Distances: 5K. The current entry fee is $25 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Jan 21, 2027.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Bear 5K | 5K | Jan 23, 2027, 7:30 AM | $25.00 until Jan 11, 2027 | Opens Oct 7, 2026 · Closes Jan 21, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Polar Bear Plunge 5K
The Annual Polar Bear 5K, part of the Centex Race Series, will be held at the Copperas Cove City Park on January 23rd, 2027. Start and finish will be at the City Park Pool with 3 laps around the park. Registration fee is $25, price increase starting January 11th. Online registration ends January 21st. Must register by January 3rd to be guaranteed a shirt! There will be onsite late registration starting at 7:00 am morning of the race.
Early Bib Pick Up will be on January 21st and 22nd 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. First 200 participants to pick up bibs will receive bags as we only have limited quantity. Same day bib pick up will start at 7:00am.
We will have some raffle prizes to give away shortly after the race ends while we are waiting for the race results.
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.
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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