Freezin' for a Reason!
The Polar Plunge® is an annual fundraiser organized by North Dakota Law Enforcement as part of the year-round Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) to raise awareness and funds to benefit Special Olympics North Dakota (SOND). Polar Plunges offer a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support Special Olympics North Dakota athletes by raising money and taking the plunge into frigid North Dakota waters.
Plungers raise a minimum of $100 for the opportunity to take the plunge. Form a team, create a fun name and crazy costumes with friends, co-workers, or classmates. No matter what, the Polar Plunge is all about Fun!
Plungers have the opportunity to compete for the following awards:
- Best Costume
- Best Belly Flop
- Youngest Plunger
- Oldest Plunger
- Most Money Raised by an Individual
- Most Money Raised by Team
Incentive Levels:
- $100 - Plunge Shirt
- $500 - Plunge Logoed Towel
- $1,000 - SOND Sweatshirt
2023 Dates and Registration Links
*Pre-registration ends 2 weeks before each plunge date. It guarantees your plunge incentives and shirts are available at the plunge. You may continue to register on website.
Minot (MSU Dome) - February 25th
Grand Forks (Choice Health & Fitness) - March 4th
West Fargo (The Lights) - March 25th
Williston (Upper Missouri Valley Fairgrounds) - April 1st
Bismarck (The Pier Bar & Grill) - Postponed to October 21st, 2023 - REGISTER/SPONSOR/VOLUNTEER *Registration & Fundraising links will stay active.
Plunge Schedule:
- Plunge Registration: 30min before designated plunge time
- Plunge Start: 12:30pm
- Lunch & Awards: Immediately after last plunger
Plunger Tools
Polar Plunge FAQ's
Corporate/Business Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the Polar Plunge? View our Polar Plunge Sponsor Levels & Benefits
Social Media
Join our event, invite friends and share your experience!
Contact Us
For more information, please contact:
Victor Meza III
development@specialolympicsnd.org
701-746-0331
Watch the highlights from the Polar Plunge that took place in Grand Forks on February 27th, 2021:
Video courtesy of Dr. Chan Woong Park, Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota College of Education & Human Development
