Make Plans Now for the 2026 Polar Plunge Near You

It’s that time of year to start planning for the #ChillofaLifetime! Currently there are four opportunities for you to be Freezin for a Reason to support our athletes. There are three Polar Plunges scheduled in the state: Lexington, 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.

In addition to our four Plunges, people in Northern Kentucky can raise money and designate it to support our athletes at the Cincinnati Polar Plunge on January 31.

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

• Raise or donate a minimum of $100 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 information about the Plunge nearest you visit:
Lexington
Louisville
Western Kentucky

For more information about how you can take part in the 2025 Polar Plunge nearest you, contact Mallory Jent (Lake Cumberland, Louisville and Lexington) at 502-326-5002 or mjent@soky.org or Laura Miller (Western Kentucky) at 270-293-9054 or lmiller@soky.org.

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