Minneapolis
Saturday, March 1
Plunge begins: 10:30 AM (subject to change)
Last call for Plungers: 1:45 PM
Pre-registration/check in
Fri Feb 28 | 4-7 PMLake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis Park
Minneapolis, MN 55417
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Day-of registration/check in
Begins at 9:30 AM at the Plunge siteMINNEAPOLIS PLUNGE
The Minneapolis Plunge has raised over $16,968,036 in its 18-year history. In 2024, 2459 Plungers raised $1,015,501!
Join thousands of brave Plungers for a day of frozen fun! The Minneapolis Plunge has fun for the whole family. Enjoy food trucks, live music, smore’s stations, the Surly Beer Hall and of course, watching the Polar Plunge.
ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, February 28
– 3-5 PM: Some Sh!tty Cover Band
Saturday, March 1
– 10-11 AM: Drink 182
– 11:30 AM-1:30 PM: Some Sh!tty Cover Band
Volunteer at the Minneapolis Plunge – Feb 28
Volunteer at the Minneapolis Plunge – Mar 1
FROZEN 5K
You can also register for the Frozen 5K or Dash & Splash—run an officially-timed 5K race and then take the chilly Plunge into Lake Nokomis! If you are planning to Dash & Splash, you must raise at least $115 total.
TIMESLOTS
Plunge timeslots open approximately three days before the in-person Plunge date. Any teams/individual participants not signed up by noon on the Friday before the Plunge will be automatically assigned a timeslot.
PARKING + SHUTTLES
Note: Lake Nokomis Parkway will be closed entirely around the lake from 7:45-9 AM on Saturday, March 1, for the Frozen 5K. Please plan accordingly.
Parking near the Plunge site is extremely limited, so we highly recommend taking advantage of our Minneapolis Plunge shuttle!
– Shuttle stops are located around Lake Nokomis and at the Mall of America.
– Shuttles are FREE and run approximately every 15 minutes.
Shuttle hours
Friday, February 28: 2-8 PM
Saturday, March 1: 9 AM-4 PM
Frozen 5K shuttles
There will be 1 shuttle departing the Mall of America at 7 AM on Saturday, March 1, for Frozen 5K participants. There will also be buses looping around Lake Nokomis from 7-7:45 AM on Saturday, March 1, for Frozen 5K participants who park around the lake.
Ride share zone
There is a designated ride share zone for those who wish to utilize Lyft, Uber or other ride sharing apps. It will be located in the “boat launch area” just south of Lake Nokomis Park. The space cannot accommodate waiting cars, so please set accurate pick-up times and be ready to go when your ride arrives.
Download all Minneapolis Plunge maps (PDF)
Special Thanks
Anoka County Sheriff’s Office
Anoka Police Department
Brooklyn Center Police Department
Chippewa Spring Water
Crystal Police Department CSO
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office & Water Patrol
JP Premier Excavating
Lano Equipment
Maple Grove Police Reserves
Metro Transit Police Department
Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center
Minneapolis Park Police Department
Minneapolis Police Department CSO
Minneapolis Police Reserves
Minnesota State Patrol
Niccum Docks
Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis
Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Police Reserves
Republic Services
Robbinsdale Police Reserves
University of Minnesota Police Department
Unlimited Outdoor Services Inc.
Warning Lites of Minnesota