5K Run to the Polar Bear Plunge
Copperas Cove, Texas – The City of Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to attend the 2024 5K Run to the Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, January 20, 2024. The chip-timed event will begin at 8am near the City Park Pool, located at 1206 W Avenue B, and is part of the Cen-Tex Race Series.
Full details and pre-registration may be completed at https://runsignup.com/polarbearplunge. Cost is $25 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee through January 17th, then increases to $30 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee. Event day on-site registration is $30 and will begin at 630am. Early packet pick up will be on January 18th and 19th from 9am to 6pm at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 W Avenue B. The first 200 participants to pick up their packet will be guaranteed a bag. Shirts are guaranteed if registered by January 5th.
Following the run there will be a FREE Polar Bear Plunge into the City Park Pool, along with a Belly Flop Contest and Treading Water Contest, beginning at 10am. Participants must be 10 years of age or older for the plunge activities; Parents must sign waivers on-site for participants 10–17 years of age. Pre-registration should be completed at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A9AA29A4FAC43-46141595-2024
Questions should be directed to Ashley Wilson, Special Events Coordinator, at awilson@copperascovetx.gov or (254) 542-2719.
Event Description:5K Run to the Polar Bear Plunge
