NHC Special Olympics 5K & Polar Plunge
The Annual Polar Plunge & 5K event to benefit the New Hanover County Special Olympics will be held in Kure Beach on Saturday, February 18, 2023. The event will bring increased traffic and road closures to the downtown area, starting early Saturday morning. Please keep this information in mind as you plan your travels that Saturday. The schedule of events is provided below for those wishing to participate and/or observe.
Schedule of Events:
11:00 AM - Gates Open
Enjoy music, silent auction, raffle, costume contest, food, & more.
On-Site Registration/Packet Pickup Opens
12:00 PM - Costume Contest
1:00 PM - On-Site Registration/Packet Pickup Closes
1:30 PM - 5K Run Starts
1:35 PM - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts
2:00 PM - Raffle Closes
2:30 PM - Silent Auction Closes
3:00 PM - PLUNGE Line Up
Area 1 - Special Olympians & Plungers Under 15
Area 2 - Plungers 15 & Up
Area 3 - Plungers & Pooches
3:05 PM - PLUNGE
3:20 PM - Awards Begin (time is approximate)
For more event information, please contact Special Olympics NHC:
Phone: (910) 341-7253
Road Closure Information:
- K Avenue east of Fort Fisher Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue between K and L Avenues will be closed starting early Saturday morning. The area should be opened back up to vehicle traffic by 5:00 PM Saturday evening.
- Travel along Atlantic Avenue, between L and N Avenues will be restricted during the race for runner’s safety. The run starts at 1:30 PM. Also, vehicle traffic along the race route may experience slight delays during the race.
Race Route:
