Event Description
Join Special Olympics Northern California for the coolest event of the year – the Bay Area 5K and Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. This timed run will take you on aloing the beautiful Alamedfa beache. Each participant will receive a finisher medal with first through third place awards presented to top finishers in each age category.
This event is part of the San Francisco 5K/10K & Polar Plunge event. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume!
Event details and schedule
Event Schedule
8:30a.m. - 5K Registration Open
9:15a.m. - 5K Opening Ceremony
9:30a.m. - 5K Run Begins
10:00a.m. - Plunge Registration Opens
10:30a.m. - Race Course Cleared
11:30a.m. - Plunge Opening Ceremony, Costume Judging and Awards
12 noon - PLUNGE
There's more!
Want to do more for Special Olympics? Sign up to also do the Polar Plunge! All registered participants who pay the 5K registration fee AND raise a minimum of $125 will receive a Polar Plunge t-shirt and lunch. Festivities will include a DJ, awards, costume contest, special guests, incentives and more. Visit PlungeCA.com for details.
Costumes are strongly encouraged for both the Polar Plunge and the 5K… Dress to Impress!
