Northwest Polar Plunge

Northwest Polar Plunge

November 9, 2024 // Presque Isle State Park

The 2024 Northwest Polar Plunge is the coolest event in the Northwest Region! This year, we'll be celebrating 10 YEARS of plunging into Lake Erie!

Come chill at Presque Isle State Park on Nov. 9th to experience the magic of Plunge and support Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes at the same time! Every dollar raised helps support vital programming for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

NEW THIS YEAR

Join us for the first ever Frozen Footrace 5K! Warm-up with a 5K around Presque Isle at 10 am before plunging into the frigid water at 12 pm!

9:00-11:30 am – Registration in the Rotary Pavilion. All participants must register and receive a wrist band

10:00 - 11:30 am – Pre Event Fun, Food, Entertainment, Games, and Festivities

11:30 am – Opening Ceremonies

12:00 pm – Plunge Begins

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Northwest Happy Hour Plunge

April 2025 // 4 p.m.

Stay tuned for lots more information to come on the 2025 Northwest Happy Hour Plunge (presented by Rebich Investments) at the Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront.

Full schedule coming soon.

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Northwest Cool Schools Plunge

April, 2025 // 10 a.m.

“Cool Schools” Polar Plungers are teams of kindergarten through high school students who plunge, raise funds, and raise awareness for Special Olympics together! Registering as a “Cool Schools” team is a great team-building experience and an awesome way to support Special Olympics athletes within your school community! Stay tuned for more information!

Full schedule coming soon.

2024 Presenting Sponsor

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2024 Major Event Sponsors

Law Enforcement Torch Run
Sheetz
Harmelin
KoC
Wawa

2024 Local Event Sponsors

National Fuel
Pilot Flying J
Acheiva FT
Bob's Discount
PA Link
Service Coord
Wegmans
Flagship
Logistics Plus
Black Insurance Group
UPMC
South Erie