2026 Western Kentucky Polar Plunge and Polar 5k
March 7, 2026
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Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
113 Administration Dr.
Gilbertsville, KY
Raise at least $100 to Plunge, $65 for Junior Plungers.
See photos from the 2025 Plunge and Polar 5k
For information about the 2026 Western Kentucky Polar Plunge,
contact Laura Miller at 270-293-9054 or lmiller@soky.org.
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The Polar Plunge is the Chill of a Lifetime! Join us for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics.
Raise a minimum of $75 (or $50 for Polar Bears under 18) and take the Plunge! Join us for a HUGE day of winter fun! Run one of the state’s most beautiful 5k courses or take a chilly dip in Kentucky Lake, or do both! This year you can take your Plunge from the docks or run into the water from the beach. Prizes for the top individual fundraiser and for the top fundraising teams in corporate/civic, school and law enforcement divisions. There are also prizes for the best individual and group costumes.
The Western Kentucky Plunge offers many ways for you to take part. You can run in the annual Polar 5k, take the traditional Plunge from the docks into the lake or run in from the shore. If you’re REALLY adventurous you can take part in the Triple Crown Challenge and do all three!
Can’t plunge, but still want to support Special Olympics? No problem. Register for the Personal Plunge. You get a Plunge T-shirt and are eligible for all other fundraising awards.
Regardless of which option you choose, you’ll be Freezin’ for a Reason!
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For more on how you can get involved in the Western Kentucky Polar Plunge or for sponsorship information, contact Laura Miller at 270-293-9054 or lmiller@soky.org.
2025 Western Kentucky Polar Plunge Awards
Top Fundraiser — Chuck Williams, Murray Rockets; $5,569 raised
2nd Leading Fundraiser — Virginia Hawthorne-Finley, Progress Rail; $2,641 raised
3rd Leading Fundraiser — Jessica Chiri Crawford, Blooms Below Zero; $2,588 raised
Top Special Olympics Athlete Fundraiser — Kyle Fritsche, Calloway County High School Lakers UCS; $603 raised
Top Fundraising Corporate/Comunity Division Team — Murray Rockets; $9,891 raised
Top Fundraising School Division Team — Murray Independent Icebreakers; $7,060 raised
Top Fundraising Public Safety Division Team — Calloway County Fire & Rescue; $835 raised
Best Group Costume — Pet Grooming & Boarding by Avid Rogers
Best Individual Costume — Hot Dog
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