NHC Special Olympics Polar Plunge & Run
The annual Polar Plunge & Run event to benefit the New Hanover County Special Olympics will be held in Kure Beach on Saturday, February 8, 2025. 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, dancing, food, & more.
On-Site Registration/Packet Pickup Opens
12:15 PM – Fundraising winners announced
12:50 PM – Raffle/Silent Auction closes
1:00 PM – 1 Mile Walk/Run
1:35 PM - 5K Run
2:30 PM – 5K Awards
2:45 PM - PLUNGE Line Up
Area 1 - Special Olympians & Plungers Under 15
Area 2 - Plungers 15 & Up
Area 3 - Plungers & Pooches
3:05 PM - PLUNGE
3:30 PM – Event Ends
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 1:00 PM. Also, vehicle traffic along the race route may experience slight delays & intermittent traffic control during the race.
Race Route:
