DENVER — Special Olympics Colorado is “splashin’ with a passion” as they launch the 2026 Polar Plunge Series with the Denver Plunge & 5k on Sunday, March 1 at Washington Park.
The 2026 Polar Plunge Series challenges Coloradans to take a dip into icy water in support of the more than 28,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities that Special Olympics Colorado serves. Plunging is a great way for everyone – individuals, families, schools, organizations and businesses—to get involved in supporting the work of this organization and the thousands of athletes they serve statewide.
Denver7 is a proud partner of Special Olympics Colorado and the 2026 Polar Plunge Series. Denver7 Sports Reporter Bradey King will emcee the Denver Polar Plunge & 5k on Sunday, March 1. Denver7 Chief Meteorologist (and Special Olympics Colorado board member) Lisa Hidalgo will emcee the Aurora Plunge & 5k on Saturday, March 28 and Denver7 Anchor/Reporter Micah Smith will emcee the Boulder Plunge on Saturday, April 4.
How does it work? Participants raise a minimum of $80 ($50 for students and SOCO athletes) and take a dip into some icy water. All of the 2026 plunges have their own unique twist. Participants may sprint into the chilly waters of a lake or reservoir, or jump into an icy pool, or participate in a 5k run, all of which support the cause and the athletes served by Special Olympics Colorado.
For more information, or to register for the Polar Plunge, visit www.SpecialOlympicsCO.org/Plunge.
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