Minneapolis
Saturday, March 2
Plunge begins at 11 a.m.
Thomas Beach on Bde Maka Ska
Thomas Beach on Bde Maka Ska, West Calhoun Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Pre-Plunge Check-In
Thursday, February 28 &Friday, March 1, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Thomas Beach on Bde Maka Ska
West Calhoun Blvd, Minneapolis, MN
Day-Of Check-In
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Thomas Beach on Bde Maka Ska
West Calhoun Blvd, Minneapolis, MN
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Minneapolis Plunge is back for the 13th year! Throughout the day we’ll have something for everyone: Polar Plunge merchandise, Special Olympics Minnesota and more Sponsor Activations and, of course, the Plunge!
VOLUNTEER
Stay warm and still make a difference! There are a variety of volunteer roles available that help support everything that goes on at your Polar Plunge.
BEER GARDEN + CONCERT
Saturday Only:
10:00 a.m – Beer Garden and Food Trucks open
11:00 a.m. – Some Sh!tty Cover Band
2:15 p.m. – Junk FM
5:00 p.m. – Beer Garden and stage are closed
Time Slots
Time slots are available every 20 minutes between 11:00 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. (2:40 and 3:00 time slots will become available once all others have been filled). All Plungers on a team will be given the same Plunge time. You may also sign up for a Plunge time at Pre-Plunge Check In or Day-Of Plunge Check In. Team Captains, please provide your team name, number of Plungers, and your preferred Plunge time. Email time slot requests will only be accepted through Wednesday at noon. After Wednesday, time slots can be secured on-site at Pre-Plunge or Day-of Check-In.
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR TIME SLOT!
FRIDAY SCHEDULE
10:00 a.m. – Cool School Plunge + Super Plunge
3:30 p.m. – Corporate Hour
4:30 p.m. – Executive Challenge
5:30 p.m. – Law Enforcement Challenge
7:00 p.m. – Fireworks
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
7:00 a.m. – Minneapolis Plunge 5K Registration begins
8:00 a.m. – Minneapolis Plunge 5K Race Start
10:00 a.m. – Plunger Village + Beer Garden opens
10:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies, Plunging begins
3:00 p.m. – Last Plunge (approximate)
5:00 p.m. – Plunger Village + Beer Garden closes
parking + shuttles
Free shuttle bus routes will be available on Saturday to all participants and spectators. Buses will run approximately every 15 minutes to and from the following locations:- Cowboy Slim's Uptown 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Lake Calhoun Executive Center 7:00-7:45 a.m. | 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Pub 819 Hopkins 12:00-5:00 p.m.
- Stanley's Northeast 12:00-5:00 p.m.
- Betty Danger's Country Club 12:00-5:00 p.m.
- Surly Brewing Company 12:00-5:00 p.m.
