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Make Plans Now for the 2024 Polar Plunge Near You

Click on the location to find out more about this year’s Plunge events:

Greater Cincinnati; Saturday, Jan. 27; The Banks; Cincinnati, OH
Lexington; Saturday, Feb. 17; Texas Roadhouse-Beaumont Centre; Lexington, KY
Louisville; Saturday, Feb. 27; Main Event; Louisville, KY
Western Kentucky; Saturday, March 2; KY Dam Village; Gilbertsville, KY
Lake Cumberland; Saturday, March 9; Lee's Ford Marina; Nancy, KY

Polar Plunge

Two Polar Plunges are in the books, but there is still time to get the #ChillofaLifetime! Special Olympics Kentucky at one of the three Polar Plunge events remaining across the state: Lake Cumberland, Louisville and Western Kentucky.  Your participation helps provide opportunities for the more than 11,300 athletes who participate in Special Olympics Kentucky sport and health programs across the state.

Ready to take the Plunge?! Here’s what you need to know –

  • Raise or donate a minimum of $75 to participate and earn an event t-shirt
  • Prizes awarded at $300 and $1,000 fundraising milestones
  • Get your friends and family involved!
  • Costumes are encouraged! The “Golden Plunger” Award is given to the best individual and team costumes!

For more information about how you can take part in the 2024 Polar Plunge nearest you, contact Jennifer McMahon (Louisville) at 502-695-8222 or [email protected], Mallory Jent (Lake Cumberland) at 502-326-5002 or [email protected] or Laura Miller (Western Kentucky) at 270-293-9054 or [email protected].

Like the Kentucky Polar Plunge Facebook Page or follow the Plunge on Instagram for the most up-to-date information.